Witness the rise of a Viking prince as Knut sets his sights on England, launching a ruthless conquest that will reshape Northern Europe.
Knut returns to reclaim England as war, betrayal and destiny collide in a fierce clash with Edmund Ironside for the kingdom's future.
Follows Knut's rise from young warrior to North Sea ruler through Assandun, the taking of Denmark and Norway and his command of England.
Cnut the Great, Master of Northern Europe: Knut's rise surges from young warrior to North Sea ruler through Assandun, the taking of Denmark and Norway and his grip on England.
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This gripping documentary miniseries investigates the mystery of two 1300-year-old burial ships from the Viking Age. With dramatic reconstructions and unearthed evidence, follow key archaeologists as they investigate the remains, and reveal how they fundamentally alter our understanding of Viking Europe.
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.
In a unique experiment, a group of Danish sailors and Viking experts embark on a perilous voyage across the North Atlantic to experience first-hand the exploits of the Vikings. A journey of over 5000 km that changed the map of the world forever. Archaeologist Jeanette Varberg tells the story of raids, conquests and their incredible discoveries of new lands, while chef Nikolaj Kirk serves the food the Vikings ate.
