Vikings: The Rise and Fall

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History Documentary hosted by Olafur Darri Olafsson, published by National Geographic in 2022 - English narration

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VIKINGS: THE RISE & FALL uncovers new and ground-breaking discoveries about the Vikings to offer fresh perspective on the vast global achievements of 'Greatest Warriors in History'. Dispel the myths, meet the legends and witness their rise and fall… Vikings: The Rise and Fall takes viewers on a televisual roller-coaster ride to uncover new Viking discoveries revealing who the Vikings really were, in the intriguing six-part documentary series. Pirates, raiders, traders - an unstoppable and fearless force that no one saw coming. For more than 300 years saw the relentless and far-reaching growth of the Viking Empire, when they waged war from the seas with brutal effect. But were they blood-thirsty plunderers or cunning political operatives? We witness the Vikings' first voyages beyond the Scandinavian coast, the sacking of York, and sieges of Paris, as we uncover the trade routes the Vikings developed as far east as Baghdad and West, to discover America. We hear the myths, meet the legends and witness the rise and fall of the greatest warriors in history. Throughout history, Vikings waged war from the seas, notoriously ruthless and with their own set of rules. The Viking expansion was unprecedented in the veracity of its spread. Known for merciless bloodshed, the Norsemen became the most feared people in history. However, their story has always been told from a one-sided, Christian point of view and only now, after rigorous research through mythical sagas and bioarchaeological finds, can we uncover the truth about who the Vikings really were. This fresh perspective on the Vikings, narrated by Olafur Darri Olafsson, is painstakingly pieced together by documentary producers with the help and onscreen input from 20 of the world's foremost Viking experts. This includes Stefan Brink (Professor of Scandinavian Studies, University of Cambridge); Terry Gunnell (Professor of Folkloristics, University of Iceland); Anders Winroth (Professor of Medieval History, University of Oslo); Cat Jarman (Bioarchaeologist & Author of "The River Kings); Soren Michael Sindbaek (Archaeologist, Uni of Aarhus); Dr Clare Downham (University of Liverpool, Author of 'Viking Kings of Britain and Ireland') and many others. Throughout history, tales of the dreaded Vikings evoke images of slaughter and terror, wanton pillage and savage bloodletting, but beneath the infamy of sordid violence lies a fascinating true story. The Vikings were fierce warriors, but they were also seasoned navigators, intrepid explorers, craftspeople, merchants, politicians, and poets. Between the years 700 and 1100, these Norse warriors conquered Britain and Ireland, laid siege to Paris, founded Kievan Rus, built complex trade networks as far east as Constantinople and Baghdad and were the first Europeans to set foot on the wild plains of America before fading into obscurity. Tracing their rise and fall in this incredible new series involves an epic journey across the globe, starting with the 8th Century and a detailed look at who the Vikings were and why they first sailed beyond their own fair shores to raid monasteries up and down the coasts of Britain and Ireland. Director/Producer: Daniel Sharp A Dash Pictures and Night Train Media co-production in association with Abacus Media Rights

[edit] The Road to Lindisfarne

An attack on a small religious community on the holy island of Lindisfarne in AD 793 heralded the start of the Viking Age of conquest and expansion. For 200 years, the longships from Scandinavia threatened all of Europe. But it was far from their first attack. We reveal how the Vikings' reign of terror began in Scandinavia.

[edit] The Great Heathen Army

The Siege of York occurred from 866 when the Great Heathen Army laid claim to the Northumbrian capital of York. We look at the major battles, players and strongholds of the York battle and how the Vikings later came to control much of the 9th Century England.

[edit] As Far East as Baghdad

The "Silk Road" opened up a world of trade for the Scandinavians in the East. Seeking further wealth, the Vikings known in the East as "the Rus" attacked Constantinople in 860. The Rus became a permanent and feared fixture in the Byzantine Empire.

[edit] The Fall of Francia

The siege of Paris in 885 was the culmination of the Viking invasions of Francia. We look at the persistent Viking attacks on Francia and the enduring presence of the Scandinavians on the Frankish Empire and beyond.

[edit] The Wild West

Political turmoil in Norway leads a voyage of discovery west. The Vikings discover Iceland where they established lasting settlement. Further exploration from Iceland leads to the discovery of Greenland and to the shores of Newfoundland, making them the first Europeans to discover America.

[edit] The Second Viking Age

The mid-10th-century reign of Harald Bluetooth as king of a newly unified, powerful and Christianized Denmark marked the beginning of a second Viking age. But the reign was not to last with the Normans finally winning the English Kingdom in 1066. We look at the final days of the Viking empire.

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Video Codec: x264 CABAC High@L4
Video Bitrate: 3 803 Kbps
Video Resolution: 1920x1080
Display Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Frames Per Second: 25.000 fps
Audio Codec: E-AC3
Audio Bitrate: 224 kb/s CBR 48000 Hz
Audio Streams: 2
Audio Languages: english
RunTime Per Part: 45 min 2 s
Number Of Parts: 6
Part Size: 1.26 GB
Source: WEB DL (Thanks to Cinefeel)
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