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King Arthur

King Arthur

   2005    History
The fantastical tale of King Arthur, the hero warrior, is one of the great themes of British literature. But was it just invented to restore British pride after the Norman invasion? Michael Wood puts the king in the spotlight.
Series: Myths and Heroes
Blood Of The Vikings: First Blood

Blood Of The Vikings: First Blood

   2001    History
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.
Series: Blood of the Vikings
Blood Of The Vikings: Invasion

Blood Of The Vikings: Invasion

   2001    History
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.
Series: Blood of the Vikings
Blood Of The Vikings: The Sea Road

Blood Of The Vikings: The Sea Road

   2001    History
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.
Series: Blood of the Vikings
Blood Of The Vikings: Rulers

Blood Of The Vikings: Rulers

   2001    History
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.
Series: Blood of the Vikings
Blood Of The Vikings: Last of the Vikings

Blood Of The Vikings: Last of the Vikings

   2001    History
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.
Series: Blood of the Vikings

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