This short video is part one of an eye-witness account, by a monk, of the savage attack on St Cuthbert's church on the Holy Island, Lindisfarne in 793AD.

A Viking gives his own account of the raid on Lindisfarne monastery, explaining how they had watched and planned their raid. (Part 1)

This video explores the most important gods that were worshipped by the Vikings and Norse people, including Odin, Frey and Thor as well as Freyja, Frigg and Loki

A Viking warrior describes his experience of the battle of Stamford Bridge; the fierce battle and fighting retreat they had to make when the Saxons overcame them

A viking shipbuilder explains how they built their ships; how they made them water tight, what they used to steer the ship and who made the sails.

In this video, Mr. P./Marc will give a brief account of the origins of the English language. He will give some example words that contributed to the formation of English, starting from Celts until the arrival of the Normans. He will also...

This video describes a Norse farmhouse, showing the animals they kept and the food they grew and ate including the ever-important ale.

Part two of a Viking warrior's account of the raid on Lindisfarne monastery. He describes how violent the Vikings were towards the monks and explains how they took some monks as slaves as well as all the treasure and valuables they...

This short video explains why the Vikings left their own country in search of adventure, new lands to farm and valuables to steel.  It also shows that many Norsemen settled in the countries they raided

A brief explanation of who the Vikings were and where they came from; it explains the meaning of the word Viking and shows how they were great explorers, travelling as far as the Middle East and Africa.

A viking raider describes the many lands the Vikings sailed to; where they raided, traded and explored with a focus on Iceland and the founding of Reykjavik.

Interview: Kenneth Branagh, Chris Hemsworth & Tom Hiddleston take their seats and explain their first memories of norse mythology Interview: Kenneth Branagh, Chris Hemsworth at Claridges Hotel on April 11, 2011 in London, England...

Maeshowe (or Maes Howe; Norse: Orkhaugr) is a Neolithic chambered cairn and passage grave situated on Mainland, Orkney, Scotland. It was probably built in around . It gives its name to the Maeshowe type of chambered cairn, which is...