Secret Knowledge — Season 1, Episode 2: The Art of the Vikings
Documentary • 29 min • 1 season, 21 episodes
Episode synopsis
Through interpretations of some of the archaeological treasures of the Swedish National Museum, now on display in Edinburgh, Dr Janina Ramirez of Oxford University explores the fascinating wealth of Viking culture and its long-lasting influence on the British Isles.
About Secret Knowledge
In a series of authored films, some of our most engaging experts reveal their favourite hidden objects, forgotten places and artistic passions.
More episodes from Season 1
- E1The Kimbolton Cabinet
- E3Bolsover Castle
- E4Walter Scott’s Castle
- E5Stradivarius and Me
- E7The Art of Witchcraft
- E8The Hidden Jewels of the Cheapside Hoard
- E9Tracey Emin on Louise Bourgeois - Women Without Secrets
- E10Castiglione - Rogue Genius of the Baroque
- E11Hogarth - One Man and His Pug
- E12The Russian Revolutionary: Zaha Hadid on Kazimir Malevich
- E13The Living Mountain: A Cairngorms Journey
- E14In Search of Rory McEwen