Vikings: How Famine Sparked the Viking Empire

This documentary argues that hunger and hardship, not bloodlust, first drove the Vikings to raid beyond Scandinavia. It follows farmers struggling against famine and cold who chose to become warriors, conquering swathes of Europe and reaching North America. The film links climate, survival and belief in Valhalla to explain the rise of a seafaring empire. It is a fresh take on why the Norse set sail. Free to watch in HD on Dr Documentary.

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