Vikings - S01E02: The Trading Empire
Neil Oliver heads out from the Scandinavian homelands to Russia, Turkey and Ireland to trace the beginnings of a vast trading empire that handled Chinese silks as adeptly as Pictish slaves. Neil discovers a world of 'starry-eyed maidens' and Buddhist statues that are a world away from our British experience of axe-wielding warriors, although it turns out that there were quite a few of those as well.
Director: Rosie Schellenburg
Cast: Neil Oliver
All Episodes - Season 1
Vikings S01E02 Synopsis
Vikings "The Trading Empire" is part of the 1337x catalog. Rated 6.0/10, this episode delivers quality storytelling. Originally aired on 2012-09-18, this episode is part of Season 1 of Vikings. Directed by Rosie Schellenburg, the episode showcases skilled craftsmanship behind the camera. Featuring performances from Neil Oliver among the cast. With a runtime of 1h, the episode keeps you engaged throughout. As part of this Documentary series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. Neil Oliver heads out from the Scandinavian homelands to Russia, Turkey and Ireland to trace the beginnings of a vast trading empire that handled Chinese silks as adeptly as Pictish slaves. Neil discovers a world of 'starry-eyed maidens' and Buddhist...
