The Viking Dead

Episode 2

The Secret Viking Grave of Ridgeway Hill

In 2009, a mass grave was found in Dorset. What can the skeletons reveal about how these Vikings met their gruesome end?

Episode 3

The Viking Burial Ships of Estonia

In Estonia, the earliest known Viking ships to have crossed the Baltic and the earliest examples of mass ship burials have been uncovered.

Episode 4

Mysteries of Oseberg

A preserved Viking ship was found in Norway. Buried with the ship were two skeletons, but does the evidence point to sacrifice or a funeral?

Episode 5

The Lost Viking Fleet of Roskilde

The Viking Ship Museum, Roskilde is one of the most popular attractions in Denmark. The Vikings may be gone, but they are not forgotten.

Episode 6

Treasure of the Vikings

The Viking Age saw major changes in the economy of Scandinavia. Tim travels to Norway and Estonia to find out more about the 'bullion economy'.