What was so special about Viking ships? - Jan Bill
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As the Roman Empire flourished, Scandinavians had small settlements and no central government. Yet by the 11th century, they had spread far from Scandinavia, gaining control of trade routes throughout Europe, conquering kingdoms as far as Africa, and building outposts in North America. What was the secret to their success? Jan Bill dives into the history of the formidable Viking longship.
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Meet The Creators
- Educator
- Jan Bill
- Director
- Franco Barroeta Fonseca
- Narrator
- Addison Anderson
- Storyboard Artist
- Franco Barroeta Fonseca
- Animator
- Vidal Barrera, José Ali Sánchez, Santiago Carreto, Angélica Morales, Sebastián Castillo, Mariana Maza, Daniela Leal
