History's Greatest Mysteries

S07E12 The Hunt for Viking Treasure

Famed for their mastery of the sea and terrifying raids, the Vikings gathered vast amounts of gold, silver, and treasure as they traded and plundered across Europe. Pieces of those hoards have been unearthed from Europe to North America, but these finds could be just the beginning. Could there be even larger Viking treasures still hidden underground? And if so, where are the most promising places left to search?