NOVA: Secrets of the Viking Sword

Oct 10, 2012

0h 54m

★ 7.5

Overview

The Vikings were the most ferocious warriors of the Middle Ages. Especially fearsome were the select few who wielded a formidable weapon: a light, razor sharp, virtually indestructible sword with its maker's name, Ulfberht, inlaid along the blade.

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Jay O. Sanders

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7.0

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7.3

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6.9

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6.5

When the Raven Flies

Feb 4, 1984

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5.3

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6.9

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Norway: Quest for the Viking Spirit

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1000 years ago Vikings set out from Norway striking fear across Europe. Yet today Norway is home to the Nobel Peace Center and an eco-friendly country. How did this progressive nation grow from its violent past? Quest for the Viking Spirit covers the length of Norway from the Arctic North to Oslo, Kirkenes and Lofotr. We sail the coast from Tromsø to Trondheim, Bergen, and the Sognefjord.

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Blót - Torn Between Worlds

Dec 1, 2021

Because she is being blamed by her father, the young Viking Freydis feels responsible for her mother’s death and develops a profound psychosis. She then embarks on a journey to Hel, the goddess of the dead, in order to revive her mother, and thus finally manages to free herself from her father’s blame.

6.7

The 13th Warrior

Aug 13, 1999

A Muslim ambassador exiled from his homeland joins a group of Vikings, initially offended by their behavior but growing to respect them. As they travel together, they learn of a legendary evil closing in and must unite to confront this formidable force.

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Heidenn Sid

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7.5

The Adventures of Robin Hood

May 13, 1938

Robin Hood fights nobly for justice against the evil Sir Guy of Gisbourne while striving to win the hand of the beautiful Maid Marian.

6.6

Victims of the Vikings

Dec 22, 2020

Adventurers, explorers and conquerors: the Vikings are considered the greatest heroes of the Middle Ages. Is this interpretation justified? In fact, they left a far darker and lesser-known mark on history: they were ruthless slavers, human traffickers and hostage-takers. „Victims of the Vikings“ is the first TV documentary to investigate this infamous and often horrifying aspect of the Nordic warriors.

7.7

Rurouni Kenshin: The Final

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In 1879, Kenshin and his allies face their strongest enemy yet: his former brother-in-law Enishi Yukishiro and his minions, who've vowed their revenge.

6.4

Walker

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6.4

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Bodyguards and Assassins

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Hólmganga

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In 8th century Scandinavia, the Danish kingdoms are under threat from Charlemagne, King of the Franks. In a desperate attempt to strengthen their position, Sigfred, King of the Danes, marries his eldest son off to the daughter of a wealthy Norwegian family. However, when his other son falls in love with the same woman their relationship is put to the ultimate test. It is up to Godfred, the youngest of the Sigfred-sons to bring his divided family together and defend their viking way of life.. if he can.

7.4

Viking Warrior Women

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Drama-led documentary following the life of Signe, an orphaned Chief's daughter, who, driven by revenge, becomes an explorer and trader in the lands of the Rus Vikings.

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