Vikings: The Rise & Fall — Season 1, Episode 2: The Great Heathen Army
Documentary • 43 min • 1 season, 6 episodes • ★ 7.8/10
Episode synopsis
The Siege of York occurred from 866 when the Great Heathen Army laid claim to the Northumbrian capital of York. We look at the major battles, players and strongholds in 9th Century England.
About Vikings: The Rise & Fall
An unstoppable force for more than 300 years saw the relentless and far-reaching growth of the Viking Empire. Throughout history, Vikings waged war from the seas, notoriously ruthless and with their own set of rules.