Vikings

They were bloodthirsty Scandinavian warriors and fine craftsmen. From Newfoundland to the Caspian Sea they robbed and traded fine furs, jewellery, slaves and weapons: anything worth something. They opened new trade routes still used today, founded magnificent cities such as Kiev or Novgorod, and captured ancient hubs like York, Naples and Istanbul. The Saxons of England feared them yet mocked their meticulous grooming habits. In short, they were pirates with style. This series follows the Vikings everywhere they went, revealing new discoveries and telling their incredible story through the eyes of the foremost experts on Viking warfare and way of life. (Viasat)