The Last Battle of the Vikings

Season 1

In 1263, King Hakon Hakonson stepped ashore to command his 900 Norwegian warriors against a force of 500 mounted Scottish knights. This calamitous battle changed the future course and identity of a fledgling Scottish nation forever. But, as this fascinating history documentary reveals, although Viking power retreated from Scotland's shores, their legacy lives on to this day.

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S1 E1 - The Last Battle of the Vikings
January 13, 2013
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In 1263, King Hakon Hakonson stepped ashore to command his 900 Norwegian warriors against a force of 500 mounted Scottish knights. This calamitous battle changed the future course and identity of a fledgling Scottish nation forever. But, as this fascinating history documentary reveals, although Viking power retreated from Scotland's shores, their legacy lives on to this day.
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Audio languages: English

Subtitles: English [CC]

Directors: Bill McLeod

Producers: Neil McDonald

Studio: BBC

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