The Last Journey of the Vikings
4 Episodes
Nearly 1,000 years ago, the Vikings left Scandinavia and settled across Europe - giving their name to Normandy along the way - before their Norman descendants seized the English throne at the Battle of Hastings in 1066. But what do we really know about them? By combining expert analysis with compelling drama, 'The Last Journey of the Vikings' (Swedish title: 'Vikingarnas sista resa') tells a new and often surprising story about this complex people.
To dive further into the story of the Vikings who settled in Normandy, watch ‘Meet the Normans’, out 8 August. Presented by Eleanor Janega, the two-part series exclusive to History Hit will explore the remarkable Vikings, the "Northmen" who settled in Northern France, founded the new Duchy of Normandy, and went on to transform medieval Europe. Both episodes release Thursday 8th August.
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49:56Episode 1
The Emigrants
Episode 1
Most people regard the Vikings as violent robbers, but they were much more than that. Get an insight into the changes in their environment and society that forced them to leave Scandinavia.
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49:54Episode 2
100 Days in Paris
Episode 2
In the French Empire, the Vikings come face to face with new defenses and Charlemagne refuses to hand over Christian land to pagans and pirates. The defense continues but then changes.
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49:53Episode 3
The Good Country
Episode 3
In the second half of the 900s, the Vikings return to France, but this time they choose unification over robbery. With a political connection, this paves the way for the Duchy of Normandy.
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49:53Episode 4
The Last Battle of the Vikings
Episode 4
