The Vikings Uncovered The Discovery of New Worlds
Dan researches how the Norwegian and British Vikings settled in Iceland and formed their communities. He discovers they weren't just troublemakers but shrewd entrepreneurs and inventors.
Dan Snow uncovers the lost Vikings in America with space archaeologist Dr Sarah Parcak. He also tracks their expansion towards the west, first as raiders and then as settlers and traders throughout Britain and beyond to Iceland and Greenland.
Primary Title
- The Vikings Uncovered
Episode Title
- The Discovery of New Worlds
Date Broadcast
- Monday 7 November 2016
Start Time
- 20 : 30
Finish Time
- 21 : 40
Duration
- 70:00
Episode
- 2
Channel
- Choice TV
Broadcaster
- Top TV Limited
Programme Description
- Dan Snow uncovers the lost Vikings in America with space archaeologist Dr Sarah Parcak. He also tracks their expansion towards the west, first as raiders and then as settlers and traders throughout Britain and beyond to Iceland and Greenland.
Episode Description
- Dan researches how the Norwegian and British Vikings settled in Iceland and formed their communities. He discovers they weren't just troublemakers but shrewd entrepreneurs and inventors.
Classification
- G
Owning Collection
- Chapman Archive
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Subjects
- Television programs--United Kingdom
Genres
- Documentary
- History
Subjects
- Television programs--United Kingdom