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The Best Episodes of Blood of the Vikings

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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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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Blood of the Vikings Season 1 Episode 1 - First Blood
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    #1 - First Blood

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    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. Blood of the Vikings Season 1 Episode 2 - Invasion
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    #2 - Invasion

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    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.

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  3. Blood of the Vikings Season 1 Episode 3 - The Sea Road
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    #3 - The Sea Road

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    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. Blood of the Vikings Season 1 Episode 4 - Rulers
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    #4 - Rulers

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    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. Blood of the Vikings Season 1 Episode 5 - Last Of The Vikings
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    #5 - Last Of The Vikings

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    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.

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Best Episodes Summary

"First Blood" is the best rated episode of "Blood of the Vikings". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 11/5/2001. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Invasion".