Series synopsis
Vikings: The Rise & Fall is a British documentary television series that premiered on National Geographic on June 21, 2022. It stars Ólafur Darri Ólafsson.
An unstoppable force for more than 300 years saw the relentless and far-reaching growth of the Viking Empire. Throughout history, Vikings waged war from the seas, notoriously ruthless and with their own set of rules.
Premise
An unstoppable force for more than 300 years saw the relentless and far-reaching growth of the Viking Empire. Throughout history, Vikings waged war from the seas, notoriously ruthless and with their own set of rules.
Premise: Burn the myth.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Ólafur Darri Ólafsson as Narrator (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | June 21, 2022 | July 26, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Road to Lindisfarne An attack on a small religious community on the holy island of Lindisfarne in AD 793 heralded the start of the Viking Age of conquest and expansion but before this, we look at the Vikings’ beginnings in Scandinavia. |
June 21, 2022 |
| 2 |
The Great Heathen Army The Siege of York occurred from 866 when the Great Heathen Army laid claim to the Northumbrian capital of York. We look at the major battles, players and strongholds in 9th Century England. |
June 28, 2022 |
| 3 |
As Far East as Baghdad The “Silk Road " opened up a world of trade for the Scandinavians in the East. Seeking further 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. |
July 5, 2022 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | National Geographic |
|---|---|
| First aired | June 21, 2022 |
| Last aired | July 26, 2022 |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Tuesday at 21:00:00 |