Vikings is rated 4.5 out of 5 by 211 .

Rated 4 out of 5 by highstandards from Stock Full of Details This is a very good course. If you're looking for details on the Viking period and what emerged from it, you'll likely be pleased. My only beef with the course is that I would have preferred more in certain areas and less in others. The minutiae in people and events interest me less than cultural, philosophical, artistic, religious, and social matters. Don't get me wrong - the good professor is quite comprehensive and touches on it all. It's just that I would've liked a better balance. At bottom, though, this is a fine professor who gives his effort much of what he's got. And it's well worth your time and attention. You'll come away from the experience both knowledgeable and really rather amazed at the incredible influence the Vikings and their heirs had all across Europe and indeed the world.

Rated 5 out of 5 by Niecey from Very good explanations I really like the care he takes to explain how the lay of the land affected the history of the people and the where the evolution of the words. Just a great course thank you.

Rated 4 out of 5 by Petrukas from The Vikings This was my first Great Course. I have to say that I learned a lot about the Vikings and their influence throughout Europe and into Asia. There were many aspects of their history and influence of which I had not been aware. All in all it was quite educational and informative. I did find that the presentations and speaking by Dr. Harl could have used some polishing. The hesitations with “um” etc did get annoying and even distracting at times. Mispronunciations also were noticed. I followed along with the furnished guidebook which helped me I believe. The family trees and presented names and relations of the royal families and rulers were often confusing. I watched the DVD’s and usually did one or two lectures early in the morning before the rest of the household awoke. I recommend reading the National Geographic, May 2000 issue. I found that the feature on the Vikings including the photos and map were helpful in summarizing and providing a great and very broad view of the entire set of lectures.

Rated 5 out of 5 by Mike and Eva from Well documented Dr. Harl talks fast and has a habit of saying, “None the less”. His lectures were easy to follow and while not always well done, his lecture slides were well placed and helped convey his thoughts. His map slides were especially helpful. Our knowledge of the subject presented was greatly increased by watching this lecture series. It tied several events with which we were familiar into a comprehesive narrative. We also enjoy his sense of humor.

Rated 5 out of 5 by soso from to the point enjoy the detail and factual presention believable

Rated 5 out of 5 by Annie76 from Well Presented Professor gave a fair presentation of Vikings contributions to our current world but did not skim over their rather barbaric tendencies.. His Barbarian Empires of the Steppes was also a very well presented in depth course. I enjoyed that one which is which is why I purchased Vikings.

Rated 3 out of 5 by Sambo from Good material, poor instructor The material in this video is very interesting, informing, and adds to my understanding of the middle ages. The instruction tends to shout, talks so fact he gets ahead of himself, and has to resort to a series of ahs, ahs, ahs. Also he jumps from subect without sufficient context. Haaving said that, I have fourd the subject interesting.