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Viking's Iconic Lectures

Viking's Iconic Lectures brings leading historians and specialists together to explore the events, people and ideas that have shaped our world. Through accessible presentations, the series examines defining periods of history, influential figures, cultural movements and the lasting consequences of decisions made centuries ago. Drawing on research and expert knowledge, lecturers provide the context needed to understand historic sites and destinations more deeply. By connecting individual stories with broader themes, the series demonstrates how knowledge of the past can enrich our understanding of both the places we visit and the world we inhabit today.

Study the legacy of the Ottoman Empire with Marie Conte-Helm OBE
41m
Study the legacy of the Ottoman Empire with Marie Conte-Helm OBE
Viking Resident Historian Professor Marie Conte-Helm OBE offers an insightful exploration of the Ottoman Empire, one of history’s most influential and...
Explore the world of the Vikings with Viking Resident Historian Mike Seigel
42m
Explore the world of the Vikings with Viking Resident Historian Mike Seigel
Listen in as British historian Mike Seigel leads an engaging exploration into the world of the Vikings, tracing their origins in Scandinavia and charting the...
Delve deeper into French History with Viking’s Paul Dawson
25m
Delve deeper into French History with Viking’s Paul Dawson
Join Viking Resident Historian Paul Dawson for the second and final installment of this themed lecture, “The History of France.” Paul explores pi...
Delve into French history with Viking’s Paul Dawson
45m
Delve into French history with Viking’s Paul Dawson
Explore France’s early, medieval and revolutionary history with Viking Resident Historian Paul Dawson. In the first installment of this fascinating two...
Brush up on Chinese history with lecturer David Anderson
52m
Brush up on Chinese history with lecturer David Anderson
Unravel the intricacies of Chinese history with historian and lecturer David Anderson. During this thought-provoking lecture, Mr. Anderson explores the trans...
Brush up on Canadian history with Viking Resident Historian Knut Olav Nesse
53m
Brush up on Canadian history with Viking Resident Historian Knut Olav Nesse
Take another look at the early exploration of Canada during a captivating lecture from Viking Resident Historian Knut Olav Nesse. Gain insight into the motiv...
Uncover British history with Viking Resident Historian Tom Macan
1h
Uncover British history with Viking Resident Historian Tom Macan
Take another look at Britain’s captivating history with Ambassador Tom Macan, a Viking Resident Historian and former British diplomat. In this fascinat...
Delve into the rich history of the Ottoman Empire with Viking Resident Historian Tom Macan
45m
Delve into the rich history of the Ottoman Empire with Viking Resident Historian Tom Macan
Join Viking Resident Historian Ambassador Tom Macan as he presents “The Ottoman Empire.” From their capital in Constantinople (today's Istanbul),...
Get a glimpse into the Ottoman Empire with Commander Michael Cheshire, MBE
40m
Get a glimpse into the Ottoman Empire with Commander Michael Cheshire, MBE
Join Viking Resident Historian and former Royal Navy Commander Michael Cheshire, MBE, as he presents the iconic lecture “The Ottoman Empire.” Spe...
Learn about the history of Chile with Viking Resident Historian Dr. Michael Fuller
37m
Learn about the history of Chile with Viking Resident Historian Dr. Michael Fuller
Viking Resident Historian Dr. Michael Fuller joins us to share the “History of Chile.” During this special episode, discover how Chile became an...
A history of Scandinavia with Viking Resident Historian Knut O. Nesse
51m
A history of Scandinavia with Viking Resident Historian Knut O. Nesse
Join Viking Resident Historian and Norwegian native Knut Nesse as he presents a compelling lecture "History of Scandinavia." During this intriguing presentat...
Brush up on Canadian history with Viking Resident Historian Knut Olav Nesse
53m
Brush up on Canadian history with Viking Resident Historian Knut Olav Nesse
O Canada. Delve into the history of this beloved nation with Viking Resident Historian Knut Olav Nesse as he presents “Canadian Exploration.” A n...
Uncover Australia’s history with Viking Resident Historian Dr. Robert Cribb
47m
Uncover Australia’s history with Viking Resident Historian Dr. Robert Cribb
Expand your knowledge of Australia’s past as Viking Resident Historian Dr. Robert Cribb presents “History of Australia—From Dreamtime to 18...
Explore the American Revolution with Viking Resident Historian Erin Barr
44m
Explore the American Revolution with Viking Resident Historian Erin Barr
Gain a deeper understanding of the war that established the United States’ independence with Viking Resident Historian Erin Barr, who presents our icon...
See how the stars guided the Vikings with Viking Resident Astronomer John Maclean
29m
See how the stars guided the Vikings with Viking Resident Astronomer John Maclean
Step back in time for a look at how early Vikings understood space as Viking Resident Astronomer John Maclean presents “Viking Astronomy—Fact &am...
Uncover the history of Spain with Viking Resident Historian Paul Dawson
46m
Uncover the history of Spain with Viking Resident Historian Paul Dawson
Journey through “The History of Spain” with Viking Resident Historian Paul Dawson during an encore presentation of this informative lecture. Expl...
Get a glimpse into the Age of Discovery with Commander Michael Cheshire, MBE
54m
Get a glimpse into the Age of Discovery with Commander Michael Cheshire, MBE
Journey through the seas of time with Viking Resident Historian and former Royal Navy Commander Michael Cheshire, MBE, as he presents the iconic lecture &ldq...
Uncover the history of the Venetian Republic with Charles Doherty
1h 42m
Uncover the history of the Venetian Republic with Charles Doherty
Trace the fascinating history of the Venetian Republic—from its founding in 697 AD to its fall at the hands of Napoleon in 1797—with Viking Resid...
Explore the history of Caribbean piracy with Viking Resident Historian Mike Seigel 
1h 6m
Explore the history of Caribbean piracy with Viking Resident Historian Mike Seigel 
Follow Viking Resident Historian Mike Seigel on a journey through the Caribbean’s captivating history as he presents “Pirates & Treasure Hunt...
Discover the history of Britain with Viking Resident Historian Tom Macan
1h 28m
Discover the history of Britain with Viking Resident Historian Tom Macan
Journey through the past with Ambassador Tom Macan, a Viking Resident Historian and former British diplomat, as he presents an iconic lecture on the “H...
Examine the art of the Vikings with Viking Resident Historian Fenella Bazin, PhD 
1h 17m
Examine the art of the Vikings with Viking Resident Historian Fenella Bazin, PhD 
Discover the cultural significance of art from the Viking era as Viking Resident Historian Dr. Fenella Bazin presents “The Art of the Vikings—God...
Uncover the history of Egypt with Viking Resident Historian Michael Fuller, PhD
56m
Uncover the history of Egypt with Viking Resident Historian Michael Fuller, PhD
Follow along as Dr. Fuller investigates Egypt’s extraordinary past and considers the enduring legacy of its remarkable achievements over the millennia&...
Trace the Pacific Northwest’s history with Viking Resident Historian Robert K. Sutton, PhD
1h 3m
Trace the Pacific Northwest’s history with Viking Resident Historian Robert K. Sutton, PhD
Broaden your understanding of North American history as Viking Resident Historian Robert K. Sutton, PhD, presents an iconic lecture about the “Indigeno...
Explore Southeast Asian history with Professor Marie Conte-Helm
1h 7m
Explore Southeast Asian history with Professor Marie Conte-Helm
Join Viking Resident Historian and professor Marie Conte-Helm, OBE, as she presents “History of Southeast Asia,” an exploration into the empires...
The History of Germany with Viking Resident Historian Edward H. Judge, PhD
1h 3m
The History of Germany with Viking Resident Historian Edward H. Judge, PhD
Follow the dynamic trajectory of German history from the Middle Ages to today with renowned historian Dr. Edward H. Judge. As an expert in European history,...
A History of Navigation with Knut O. Nesse
59m
A History of Navigation with Knut O. Nesse
Join Viking Resident Historian and Norwegian native Knut O. Nesse as he presents the intriguing iconic lecture “History of Navigation.” In this l...
Exploring Imperial Russia with Viking Resident Historian Dr. Caroline Malloy
1h 30m
Exploring Imperial Russia with Viking Resident Historian Dr. Caroline Malloy
Turn your gaze to the age of the tsars as Viking Resident Historian Caroline Malloy, PhD, delivers the illuminating iconic lecture “Imperial Russia.&rd...
Exploring the Inca Empire with Viking Resident Historian Dr. Juan Garcia
1h 19m
Exploring the Inca Empire with Viking Resident Historian Dr. Juan Garcia
Uncover the incredible history of the Inca empire with Viking Resident Historian Juan R. Garcia, PhD, as he presents the iconic lecture “Age of the Inc...
Uncover the History of the Spice Trade with Viking Resident Historian, Dr. Michael Fuller
41m
Uncover the History of the Spice Trade with Viking Resident Historian, Dr. Michael Fuller
Peer into the flavorful history of spices with Viking Resident Historian Michael Fuller, PhD, as he presents the iconic lecture “How the Spice Trade Ch...
Unraveling the Bayeux Tapestry with Viking Resident Historian Fenella Bazin, PhD
1h 4m
Unraveling the Bayeux Tapestry with Viking Resident Historian Fenella Bazin, PhD
Learn the story behind the famed Bayeux Tapestry as Viking Resident Historian Fenella Bazin, PhD, examines the artistic and historic significance of this tre...
World War II history with Viking Resident Historian Bart Howard
1h 19m
World War II history with Viking Resident Historian Bart Howard
Join Viking Resident Historian and retired US Army Colonel Bart Howard as he presents his fascinating talk “Operation Torch—The US Enters World W...
The Vikings: Part 2
1h 59m
The Vikings: Part 2
Trace the journey of the Vikings between the 8th and 11th centuries and the rapid growth of their influence with Viking Resident Historian, Dr. Fenella Bazin.
The History of France: Part 2
25m
The History of France: Part 2
Join Viking Resident Historian Paul Dawson as he discusses France’s “Age of Napoleon” as well as the Countries more recent role as a founding member of the EU.
The Vikings: Part 1
1h 11m
The Vikings: Part 1
Explore the world of the Vikings with Viking Resident Historian Dr. Fenella Bazin, a respected music and history lecturer specializing in ancestral Viking Lands
The History of France: Part 1
45m
The History of France: Part 1
Explore France’s early and medieval history and discover how Louis XIV’s excesses led to the Revolution of 1789 with our Viking Resident Historian, Paul Dawson.
The History of the Netherlands: Part 2
47m
The History of the Netherlands: Part 2
Journey through the past with our Viking Resident Historian, Charles Doherty, and discover the fascinating history of the Netherlands and the Dutch Golden Age.
The History of the Netherlands: Part 1
49m
The History of the Netherlands: Part 1
Trace the extraordinary rise of the Netherlands, from its early history to its 17th-century Golden Age, with our Viking Resident Historian Charles Doherty.
The History of Spain
1h 19m
The History of Spain
Discover Spain’s turbulent history with our Viking Resident Historian, Paul Dawson, and learn how it emerged from isolation to become a modern European state.
The Italian Renaissance
45m
The Italian Renaissance
Explore the Italian Renaissance with our Viking Resident Historian, Charles Doherty, and examine the works of 15th and 16th Century artists and thinkers.
The Venetian Republic
1h 4m
The Venetian Republic
Discover the political and economic factors that led to Venice’s great wealth, artistic riches and longevity with our Viking Resident Historian, Charles Doherty
The Roman Empire
45m
The Roman Empire
Witness the remarkable rise—and fall—of the Roman Empire with our Viking Resident Historian, Charles Doherty. Watch for free and on demand on Viking. TV.
Greek Civilization: Part 2
54m
Greek Civilization: Part 2
Watch as our Viking Resident Historian, Charles Doherty, continues to explore the far-reaching legacy of Greek civilization. Watch on-demand on Viking.TV.
Greek Civilization: Part 1
37m
Greek Civilization: Part 1
Unearth the beginnings of Western culture and civilization with our Viking Resident Historian, Charles Doherty, throughout Greece’s early history. Watch now.