The Impossible Rise of the Vikings: How Raiders Became Kings of Europe

In this relaxing history documentary, we explore the world of the Vikings — the seafarers, raiders, traders, and settlers who emerged from Scandinavia and changed the history of Europe. We'll journey to the fjords and coastal settlements of Scandinavia, exploring the society that produced Viking warriors and the ships that carried them across the North Atlantic and into the rivers of Europe. We'll follow the first great raids, the growth of Viking power in England and France, and the rise of powerful leaders who turned scattered raiders into rulers. We'll trace the Viking expansion across Britain, Ireland, the Frankish lands, Iceland, Greenland, and beyond, while exploring their trade networks, settlements, warfare, and encounters with the kingdoms of medieval Europe. Finally, we'll follow how Viking raiders became kings, how Scandinavian kingdoms took shape, and how the Viking Age gradually came to an end. #HistoryForSleep #Vikings #VikingHistory