The Vikings: The Truth Behind the Legend | Free Documentary History

They Are Called Vikings | History Documentary Watch 'A Viking Mystery: The Woman Warrior of Birka' here: https://youtu.be/PxFmyo7Um14 From their Scandinavian homelands to the shores of France and the remote landscapes of Iceland, this is the story of how the Vikings shaped medieval Europe—and why their legacy still fascinates us today. For centuries, the Vikings have fascinated historians and captivated the public. Yet the popular image of these Scandinavian warriors—wild-haired, heavily armed raiders obsessed with violence—is only part of the story. Who were the Vikings really, and what was life like in the Viking Age? From the late 8th to the 11th century, Scandinavian seafarers transformed the medieval world through warfare, trade, exploration and migration. They raided the coasts of Europe, established trading networks stretching across continents and founded settlements from Denmark and France to Iceland and beyond. This fast-paced documentary explores the real history of the Vikings, challenging the myths and stereotypes surrounding one of the most fascinating civilizations of the Middle Ages. Using historical evidence, expert analysis and detailed 3D animation, we follow the Viking expansion across Europe and discover the world of the Norsemen, Viking warriors, traders and explorers. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Subscribe to Free Documentary - History Channel for free: https://bit.ly/2FjRPgV Facebook: https://bit.ly/2QfRxbG Twitter: https://bit.ly/2QlwRiI ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ #FreeDocumentary #Documentary #History #vikings ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Free Documentary - History is dedicated to bringing you high-quality documentaries on YouTube for free. You will see original footage, reenactments, and/or animations that show the past from a new perspective, along with explanations by renowned historians that bring history to life with stories about people and events that have shaped and continue to influence the world we live in.