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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Cast

Narrator (voice)

Jay O. Sanders

Dr Janina Ramirez travels across glaciers and through the lava fields of Iceland to find out about one of the most compelling of the great Viking stories - the Laxdaela Saga. This hour-long film explores how the unique literary achievements of the Saga writers were possible at a time of such immense cultural, political and religious upheaval.

6.6

When the Raven Flies

Feb 4, 1984

Vikings pillage Ireland, seeking silver and slaves, slaying men and women in the process. A young boy is spared when a Viking takes pity on him instead of killing him. Twenty years later the boy returns to Iceland take his revenge.

0.0

The Viking Sisters

Aug 8, 2022

In 10th century Norway, a young shaman is forced to hunt down her outlaw sister.

6.9

Viking: Bloodlust

Apr 21, 2023

A band of vikings are on the run from a blood thirsty group of Berserkers who want to fight to the death.

4.7

Alfred the Great

Oct 8, 1969

While Old England is being ransacked by roving Danes in the 9th century, Alfred is planning to join the priesthood. But observing the rape of his land, he puts away his religious vows to take up arms against the invaders, leading the English Christians to fight for their country. Alfred soundly defeats the Danes and becomes a hero. But now, although Alfred still longs for the priesthood, he is torn between his passion for God and his lust for blood.

7.4

Viking Warrior Women

Jun 7, 2019

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.

6.4

Bang Rajan

Dec 29, 2000

Set right before the fall of Thailand's old capital, Ayuttaya, Bang Rajan draws on the legend of a village of fighters who bravely fended off the Burmese armies.

6.3

Knives of the Avenger

May 30, 1966

A mysterious knife-throwing viking warrior protects a young peasant woman and her young son from the clutches of a evil regent bent on claiming the title of king and the woman for himself.

4.8

Sword of Vengeance

Jun 7, 2015

Returning to his homeland after years of slavery, a Norman prince seeks revenge on his father's murderer – his ruthless uncle, Earl Durant. Gaining the trust of a band of exiled farmers, he leads them into battle against Durant, exploiting them in his inexorable quest for vengeance. As one by one they are slaughtered in the brutal battle, will the prince sacrifice everything an everyone to fulfil his quest for blood?

7.3

The Dacians

May 31, 1967

The great King of Dacia, Decebal (Decebalus), is disposed to make the ultimate sacrifice in order to keep the integrity of his people. His own son, Cotyso, is given to the god Zamolxis to the dismay of the King and his daughter Meda. Septimius Severus, a young Roman devoted to his adopted country, must make the choice between his blood origins and the culture he was introduced to.

7.0

The Vikings

Jun 11, 1958

Einar, brutal son of the viking Ragnar and future heir to his throne, tangles with clever slave Eric, for the hand of a beautiful English maiden.

6.4

Walker

Dec 4, 1987

William Walker and his mercenary corps enter Nicaragua in the middle of the 19th century in order to install a new government by a coup d'etat.

6.8

Bodyguards and Assassins

Dec 18, 2009

In 1905, revolutionist Sun Yat-sen came to Hong Kong to meet revolutionary comrades. The Qing government sent a group of killers to murder him. Ordinary citizens from all walks of life joined together, blocking the streets and fighting off the assassins to keep Sun Yat-sen safe.

10.0

Arnljot

Jan 10, 1927

The year is 1025 and Arnljot Sunvisson has returned home after a long journey to find that his betrothed has married another.

6.9

Zatoichi on the Road

Nov 30, 1963

Zatoichi is sworn to protect the life of a young girl and without any real allies finds himself in the middle of a bloody turf war.

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7.5

Arctic Fire 2013

May 27, 2013

The second annual Arctic Fire swordsmithing invitational was held in Anchorage, Alaska on May 28-31, 2013. Like the 2012 EVENT, this event featured some of the world’s finest swordsmiths in a four day, live webcast event. Many of last year’s attendees returned, and we are were pleased to welcome two incredible smiths for the first time to Arctic Fire, Owen Bush of the UK, and Petr Florianek from the Czech Republic.

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0.0

Sigmund's Triumph

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Sigmund tries to sway his violent fate in an adaptation of the Völsunga saga.

6.4

The Lost Viking

May 28, 2018

A young Viking called Vitharr arrives in Britain with dreams of conquest and adventure, but when his family and clan are ambushed and killed, he must survive alone in this strange,dangerous new land as he searches for his Uncle's settlement.

6.6

Wild Ways of the Vikings

Feb 13, 2019

Ewan McGregor narrates a unique nature special looking at the wildlife of the North Atlantic through the eyes of the Vikings. Combining historical re-enactment with jaw-dropping Natural History sequences, Wild Way of the Vikings features vast herds of reindeer, huge gannet colonies, cute Arctic foxes, seal-hunting orca, mystical ravens and giant walruses.

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