Brutal barbarians? Marauding savages? This intriguing NOVA special clears the air about 8th-century Norsemen using the latest scientific and archaeological discoveries to piece together their amazing history as merchants, shipbuilders, artisans and colonizers. This engaging documentary redefines the notion of what it was to be a Viking as it retraces a Viking trading expedition through Russia and more. 2000/color/120 min/NR/fullscreen.
Director: Alan Ritsko
Director: David Conover
Director: John Walker
Director: Larkin McPhee
Director: Mikael Agaton
Producer: Arnie Gelbart
Producer: Julia Cort
Producer: Lars Rengfelt
Producer: Paula S. Apsell
Producer: Sam Katzman
Actor: Liev Schreiber