Vikings: The Rise and Fall (2022): S01E03 – As Far East as Baghdad

Introduction Throughout history, Vikings waged war from the seas, notoriously ruthless and with their own set of rules. Outline The Silk Road opened up a world of trade for the Scandinavians in the East. Seeking wealth, the Vikings known in the East as the “Rus” attacked Constantinople in 860. The Rus became a permanent and…

Andrew Marshall

14/11/2022

1–2 minutes

History, Military Documentary, Vikings, War

Introduction

Throughout history, Vikings waged war from the seas, notoriously ruthless and with their own set of rules.

Outline

The Silk Road opened up a world of trade for the Scandinavians in the East. Seeking wealth, the Vikings known in the East as the “Rus” attacked Constantinople in 860. The Rus became a permanent and feared fixture in the Byzantine Empire.

Vikings: The Rise and Fall Series

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Production & Filming Details

Release Date: 05 July 2022.
Rating: Unknown.
Running Time: 60 minutes.
Country: UK.
Language: English.