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- Was ist Was TV
- Season 2
- Episode 23
The World of the Vikings
Was ist Was TV - S2 - E23
For 400 years, the Vikings terrified half of Europe with their raids. But they were also good craftsmen and skillful traders, and above all courageous sailors who reached North America long before Columbus.
Was ist Was TV: Season 2 - 26 Episode s
2x1 - Dogs
April 11, 2009
Dogs have been among man's best friends since time immemorial. WHAT IS WHAT presents a lot of interesting facts about the pedigree and breeds of the dogs and about their amazing abilities, such as their particularly fine sense of smell.
2x2 - In the Zoo
April 11, 2009
On the WAS IST WAS discovery tour through a zoo, we accompany a veterinarian and an animal keeper in their work. This gives us insights that are denied to a "normal" visitor.
2x3 - The Sun
April 12, 2009
The sun is the center of our planetary system. WHAT IS WHAT takes a closer look at this huge fireball and accompanies the spectacular SOHO mission.
2x4 - Energy
April 19, 2009
What is energy? Where is it consumed? WHAT IS WHAT finds out where the energy actually comes from, which we use every day as a matter of course.
2x5 - Pets
April 26, 2009
Whether dogs, cats, rabbits, budgies, hamsters, turtles or tarantulas: WHAT IS WHAT shows what care they need and how best to deal with these pets.
2x6 - Stars
May 17, 2009
In this WHAT IS WHAT movie we get very close to the stars! And we are investigating the question: Are we alone in this universe or is there life out there?
2x7 - Climate
May 24, 2009
Climate: an exciting, highly topical topic that concerns everyone. WHAT IS WHAT shows what everyone can do so that we have a "great climate" in the truest sense of the word.
2x8 - Ingenious Inventions
May 31, 2009
WHAT IS WHAT presents groundbreaking inventions of human history and explains the principle behind them. The film also shows amazing examples of bionics, in which nature was the "inventor".
2x9 - Firefighters
May 31, 2009
With blue light and Martinshorn, the fire brigade races to their missions. WHAT IS WHAT not only shows the hard and exciting continuous use of the professionals, but also shows how they train for their missions.
2x10 - Treasures of the Earth
December 5, 2009
Gold and diamonds, but also coal and salt... These mineral resources are often hidden deep in the earth and must be brought to light in mining. WHAT IS WHAT gives fascinating insights into a highly exciting topic!
2x11 - Police
December 19, 2009
Day after day, the police ensure security and order. WHAT IS WHAT accompanies German patrol officers and members of the American Highway Patrol through their action-packed working day
2x12 - Discover Wild Nature
December 26, 2009
WHAT IS WHAT embarks on an exciting journey of discovery to impressive natural landscapes and explains why it is so important to preserve them.
2x13 - Sports
January 2, 2010
On your marks, get set, go! Sport inspires millions of people. WHAT IS WHAT accompanies a budding professional footballer, a young gymnast and a skater during their training.
2x14 - Mysterious Phenomena
January 9, 2010
Man trusts his five senses and his mind. However, this WHAT IS WHAT film shows how we are surprisingly easily deceived and all too easily put on illusions.
2x15 - Money
January 10, 2010
"Money rules the world," says a saying. WHAT IS WHAT researches the beginnings of money, explains how currencies and plastic money developed and even takes a look behind the scenes of the central bank.
2x16 - Germany
January 17, 2010
WHAT IS WHAT goes on a journey of discovery through the country. On the way to the capital Berlin, we learn basics about the geography and nature of the country and learn a lot about the economy, culture and society.
2x17 - Gladiators
June 17, 2010
The Roman gladiators fought for life and death in the arena. WHAT IS WHAT accompanies the prisoner of war Darius to the gladiator school, where he is trained as a Thraex. How will his first fight end?
2x18 - Bears
June 18, 2010
From the huge grizzly to the shy panda: bears fascinate us! Hardly anyone has dealt with these animals as intensively as the well-known German animal filmmaker Andreas Kieling. With his son Erik, he undertakes an expedition to Alaska in this WHAT IS WHAT film to watch the grizzlys up close.
2x19 - Farms
June 19, 2010
Where does our food actually come from? City children often don't know this exactly. WHAT IS WHAT visits a farm and learns which animals live there and how crops are grown.
2x20 - Polar Regions
June 20, 2010
The polar regions are covered by mighty white ice shells. Despite the icy temperatures, they are home to many animals. WHAT IS WHAT presents polar bears, whales, shimmering glaciers and bluish ice caves.
2x21 - Deserts
June 21, 2010
Deserts are among the most fascinating and beautiful landscapes on earth. In the jeep and on the back of stubborn camels, WHAT IS WHAT goes on an expedition through the Sahara, the largest desert in the world.
2x22 - Pyramids
June 22, 2010
On this WHAT IS WHAT expedition to Egypt we learn why the pharaohs had the huge pyriamdes built on the west bank of the Nile almost 5000 years ago. To this day, these monumental tombs, which were already among the 7 wonders of the world in antiquity, give us many mysteries.
2x23 - The World of the Vikings
June 23, 2010
For 400 years, the Vikings terrified half of Europe with their raids. But they were also good craftsmen and skillful traders, and above all courageous sailors who reached North America long before Columbus.
2x24 - Our Food
June 24, 2010
Good to know what nutrients are in food and how vitamins and minerals contribute to health! WHAT IS WHAT explains how to eat properly.
2x25 - Treasure Hunt
June 25, 2010
Gold and silver, precious stones and precious works of art, or lost jewelry - countless treasures are waiting to be discovered. WHAT IS WHAT embarks on a highly adventurous treasure hunt under water and discovers valuable testimonies from the past.
2x26 - Oceanography
June 26, 2010
From the huge blue whale to the small winged snail, from the ray to the coral: countless species are native to the expanses of the seas. WHAT IS WHAT glides into the depths with a diving boat and discovers fantastic animals and landscapes.