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Blood of the Vikings is a documentary TV series that premiered on BBC Two on December 4, 2001. It has 1 season and 5 episodes so far and has ended. The latest episode, Season 1 Episode 5 "Last Of The Vikings", aired on December 3, 2001.

Blood of the Vikings was a 5 part 2001 BBC Television documentary series that traced the legacy of the Vikings in the British Isles through a genetics survey.

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5 episodes · 1 season

Season 1

2001 · 5 episodes · Last episode: 24 years ago

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  1. E5

    5. Last Of The Vikings

    Finale

    In the last of the series, Julian Richards uncovers new information from the battle in 1066 between Viking warlord Harald Hardrada and King Harold of England that marked the end of the Viking age in Britain. Results from a nationwide genetic survey show where in Britain the Vikings left a measurable contribution.

  2. E4

    4. Rulers

    Julian Richards recalls how, after years of raiding, England's resistance was so weakened that, in the early 11th century, the Vikings were finally able to seize the throne. In other parts of the British Isles however, they gained and maintained power by integration.

  3. E3

    3. The Sea Road

    Julian Richards investigates the impact of the Vikings in Britain. This edition focuses on the archaeological trail left by the Vikings as they travelled from Norway along the sea road to Dublin. Settlements, a boat burial and evidence of trading have been discovered on the Scottish isles, and silver hoards found in Ireland suggest that Dublin was not only wealthy and important, but also a centre for trade in slaves.

  4. E2

    2. Invasion

    In AD 856, a massive fleet of Viking ships appeared off the coast of East Anglia, heralding a change in Viking tactics - from raiding to invasion. Richards charts the years of attempted conquest that followed.

  5. E1

    1. First Blood

    Loot found secreted in pagan graves in Norway provides some major clues that point to Viking perpetrators following the discovery of murder victims in Wales and a monastery razed to the ground in Scotland.

Blood of the Vikings FAQ

Will there be new episodes of Blood of the Vikings?

Blood of the Vikings has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on December 3, 2001.

When did the latest episode of Blood of the Vikings come out?

The most recent episode of Blood of the Vikings, Season 1 Episode 5 "Last Of The Vikings", aired on December 3, 2001.

How many seasons of Blood of the Vikings are there?

Blood of the Vikings has 1 season with 5 episodes in total.

When did Blood of the Vikings first air?

Blood of the Vikings first aired on BBC Two on December 4, 2001.

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