A crew of experts and volunteers work on constructing the largest recreation of a Viking ship ever in order to sail it across the Atlantic Ocean.
DirectorAndrew Killawee
A Dream Is Born From History
Sep 12, 2023
Experts travel to Norway to study the skeletal remains of centuries-old Viking ships and use their knowledge to construct the biggest Viking recreation ship ever.
The Trial of Trials
Sep 19, 2023
The ship has to deal with a series of challenges, both onshore and at sea, before reaching England. In England, new discoveries offer insights into the scope of Viking influence.
Starting Over
Sep 26, 2023
The builders race against time to get the ship ready for departure after their previous, nearly disastrous voyage. Despite all their problems, 4000 volunteers come to their aid after their struggles make the news.
The North
Oct 3, 2023
The Draken and its crew finally get sailing after a lengthy period of construction and refitting. They face rough weather off the Faroe Islands before they make their way to Iceland and the landing site of Erik the Red.
Iceberg Alley
Oct 10, 2023
The crew face the looming threat of icebergs and rough winds in a section of the ocean known as Iceberg Alley. Their challenges are only made worse by their miserable living conditions, which provide little respite from the peril they face.
To the Heart of America
Oct 17, 2023
The Draken looks to answer the question of whether Vikings could have made their way to North America as it heads towards New York City.
morlin
@morlin
Please do not produce a 6h documentary when the presented material fits 1h. For sure there was material enough for a 10h documentary, but the producers chose to not present facts and interesting technical detail. Instead we are presented an endless cycle of repetitive punch lines along "They will not know whether the ship will be seaworthy, but they have to try it ... just like the Vikings did." Great lines for a 10m introduction, but not so much when on repeat for 6h!
