The History of Sweden S01E03 · The Age of Vikings, the 6th century to the end of the 11th century

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A new era sees the light of day when farmers from our country go to sea and make themselves known throughout Europe - and further afield. The Vikings bring riches and new knowledge back to the Nordic countries. In time, a new religion will take root here, a faith that challenges the Viking way of life. Simon J Berger is the narrator of the series.

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1. 1 1. The Stone Age, circa 14 500 BC-3700 BC2023-11-05 · 58mWho were the first people? How did they lead? As the ice sheet recedes and the climate becomes warmer, our latitudes are populated. With the people also comes rituals, to honor hu
2. 2 2. The Age of Metals, circa 1700 BC to 500 AD2023-11-12 · 1h 0mIn search of metals, people leave the Stone Age behind and set out in Europe on long and risky journeys. The objects and knowledge they bring home create new opportunities for ever
3. 3 3. The Age of Vikings, the 6th century to the end of the 11th century2023-11-19 · 1h 0mA new era sees the light of day when farmers from our country go to sea and make themselves known throughout Europe - and further afield. The Vikings bring riches and new knowledge
4. 4 4. God Gives and God Takes, the 12th century to the end of the 14th century2023-11-26 · 1h 0mThese are good times for the Swedes who have now become Christians. The economy is booming and the harvests are good. The population grows and the Swedish empire begins to be built
5. 5 5. The Battle for the Throne, year 1361-15602023-12-03 · 1h 0mA time in the cruel shadow of the plague follows, filled with bloody rebellions and evil sudden death. Many enter the power struggle for Sweden and the Swedish throne, but there is
6. 6 6. The Superpower Sweden, year 1560 to 16582024-01-14 · 1h 0m
7. 7 7. Witches and Wars, year 1658 to 17212024-01-21 · 1h 0m
8. 8 8. New Times, year 1719 to 18092024-01-28 · 1h 0m
9. 9 9. The People Take Power, year 1809 to 19212024-02-04 · 1h 0m
10. 10 10. The World's Most Modern Country, year 1921 to present day2024-02-11 · 1h 0m