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The History of Sweden S1E3 — The Age of Vikings, the 6th century to the end of the 11th century
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The History of Sweden•Season 1•Episode 3

The Age of Vikings, the 6th century to the end of the 11th century

7.3/10 · 46 votesNov 19, 202360 min

Ranked #2 of 10 in Season 1•+0.3 vs season avg

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A new era sees the light of day when farmers from our country go to sea and make themselves known throughout Europe - and further afield. The Vikings bring riches and new knowledge back to the Nordic countries. In time, a new religion will take

Written byDaniel Alfredson
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Simon J. Berger

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Episode Summary

"The Age of Vikings, the 6th century to the end of the 11th century" is episode 3 of The History of Sweden season 1. It scored 7.3/10 from 46 votes, ranking #2 of 10 episodes this season (season average 7.0). Written by Daniel Alfredson, it aired on November 19, 2023.

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