The Lethal Engineering Behind The Ulfberht Viking Sword & More

At the heart of Berlin lies Museum Island, a sanctuary for the ancient world’s darkest and strangest secrets. This documentary explores the enigmatic beauty of the Nefertiti bust, the lethal engineering behind the legendary Ulfberht Viking swords, and the complex history of the Pergamon Altar, a monument of Greek devotion later co-opted by the Third Reich. From the painstaking 9-year restoration of the "exploded" gods of Tel Halaf to the decoding of a 3,000-year-old golden "wizard’s hat" that functions as a sophisticated lunar calendar, we uncover the stories of survival and obsession hidden within these bullet-riddled walls. Odyssey is your journey into the world of Ancient History; from the dawn of Mesopotamia to the fall of Rome. We'll be bringing you only the best documentaries that journey into the mysteries and ruins of worlds long lost. Subscribe so you don't miss out! :european_castle: You can now become a History Hit member right here on YouTube! Join for access to a new exclusive documentary every week, and access to over 160+ of our documentaries presented by world renowned historians like Dan Snow, Eleanor Janega, Tristan Hughes, Mary Beard, Matt Lewis and more. Get an exclusive release every week by signing up here: https://bit.ly/4pyExyn Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OdysseyAncientHistory Odyssey is part of the History Hit Network. For any queries, please contact [email protected]