Vikings: The Rise & Fall — Season 1, Episode 5: The Wild West
Documentary • 44 min • 1 season, 6 episodes • ★ 7.8/10
Episode synopsis
Political turmoil in Norway leads a voyage of discovery west. The Vikings discover Iceland where they established lasting settlement. Further exploration from Iceland leads to the discovery of Greenland and to the shores of Newfoundland, making them the first Europeans to discover America.
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.