5.9K reactions · 728 shares | The Great Viking Army was made up of a coalition of Scandinavian warriors that would change Britain forever; they laid siege to towns, attacked monasteries and killed kings. In this documentary, Dan Snow is joined by Cat Jarman to retrace the path of this conquering Viking Army. Sign up to watch and enjoy a 14-day FREE trial! | History Hit | Facebook

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This is the story of Simon Fraser, the 11th Lord Lovat of the Highland, who in 1747 was the last person in history to be beheaded by the British state for treason. Simon Fraser’s life was a fascinating one; yet his story becomes even more interesting following his death. After his execution it was claimed he was buried in London. His family, however, have always maintained that he was brought up to his native Highlands and buried in the family mausoleum. Dan joins Professor Sue Black, one of the