Vikings: The Rise & Fall (2022)
S01E03 As Far East as Baghdad
Episode Overview
The “Silk Road” unlocked new trade opportunities for Scandinavians venturing eastward. Eager for more riches, the Vikings, referred to as “the Rus,” launched an assault on Constantinople in 860. This aggressive move established the Rus as a formidable and lasting presence within the Byzantine Empire, instilling fear among its inhabitants.