Ancient Mysteries

The fierce Vikings terrorised Europe for hundreds of years. However, by the mid-10th century their world was starting to change. Nations were being formed for the first time and a great force, Christianity, was sweeping across the continent. The chance discovery of a Viking tomb reveals a world of savvy rulers, great warriors and religious uncertainty.

The discovery of a gigantic statue in a suburb of Cairo shed light on an almost forgotten period of Egyptian history, and the accomplishments of one of the greatest pharaohs of all, Psamtik I.