

60 minSeason 1 • Episode 3
LatestIn the last episode, the Viking invaders prepare for a final showdown for the Crown of England as the two young would-be-kings, Edmund Ironside and Canute, are ready to fight to the death.
Dr Xand van Tulleken and archaeologist Raksha Dave tell the brutal story of one of the most bloody and savage conquests in English history.
Practical Effects
Visceral battle reenactments that'll make you grateful for central heating.
Writing
Xand and Raksha's dynamic—doctor meets digger, both delightfully unhinged.
Production
Stunning Nordic landscapes that somehow make pillaging look Instagrammable.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Raksha Dave previously excavated at the site of the 2012 Olympics—she traded stadiums for skeletons.
Released during the 'Viking renaissance' post-Vikings (2013), this series deliberately debunks the romanticized 'noble barbarian' image that pop culture loves.