The Viking Age began in 793 with the attack on Lindisfarne--or did it? Evidence indicates Scandanavian explorers and traders had been active in Europe for decades before suddenly adopting the new strategy which brought fear to Europe.

Cast List:

Eric Meyers: Narrator

Tim Sutherland: Host / Archaeologist

Raili Allmäe: Osteologist, Tallinn University

John Haywood: Historian and Author

Marge Konsa: Archaeologist, University of Tartu

Louise Loe: Project Manager, Oxford Archaeology

Jüri Peets: Archaeologist, Tallinn University

Neil Price: Archaeologist, Uppsala University

Dave Score: Head of Field Research, Oxford Archaeology

Steve Wallis: Archaeological Director, Dorset District Administration

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