From the eighth to the eleventh centuries, the Vikings set out from northern Europe and left a lasting imprint on European trade, exploration, and social geography. Barbarians: The Vikings explores their impact as warriors, explorers, traders, and settlers. It highlights the careers of Viking leaders such as Leif Eriksson and Harald Hardrada and describes Vikings' establishment of the first European settlement in the North America. This Video is part of the Barbarians mini-series from The History Channel which tells the story of the most barbaric tribes of the early and late Middle Ages. Two series have currently been produced, each consisting of four episodes. This program tells about what the groups did, who they conquered, and how they fell.
Barbarians - The Vikings (History Channel Documentary)