Indiana Jones: Myth, Reality And 21st Century Archaeology

Is the December chill getting to you already? The next time you wish you were warmer, just imagine what life must have been like wintering at a Viking camp in 9th Century England! Tune in tonight at 6pm ET as Viking Age England specialist Dr. Julian Richards discusses his work at sites like Torksey, where the Great Viking Army whiled away the winter months. Learn about the role of this project and others in illuminating Viking Age England, as well as the pursuit of Norse Archaeology in the modern UK. If you’re familiar with films like Valhalla Rising and How to Train Your Dragon, then the common stereotypes and misconceptions concerning everything from Viking fashion and speech to the nature of Viking society are readily apparent. You’ll find that Norse archaeology is less about beefy blond men running around with horned helmets and axes, and more about a complex society of people whose presence contributed to the growth and development of urban settlements in England.