The History of Vikings

The History of Vikings


Latest Episodes

A Modern Day Viking – Norse By Northwest
July 09, 2018

A delightful conversation with fellow Viking podcaster Aonghus, the host of North by Northwest. Aonghus is a passionate Viking enthusiast who embraces many of the old Viking traditions through reenacting and archaeological experimentation!

Christian Influence in Norse Mythology With Carolyne Larrington
July 09, 2018

A lovely discussion with Professor Carolyne Larrington about the involvement of Christianity in Norse Mythology! Carolyne Larrington is Professor of Medieval European Literature at Oxford University and Official Fellow and Tutor at St. John's College.

Women During The Viking Age With Jóhanna Katrín Friðriksdóttir
July 09, 2018

A conversation about women during The Viking Age with Jóhanna Katrín Friðriksdóttir! Jóhanna is a specialist in Norse literature, myth, and manuscripts. She is a lecturer at Yale University and is currently writing a book about Viking women,

History With Hilbert – Shieldmaidens, Battle Tactics, and Naval Warfare
July 09, 2018

A conversation with inspirational historian and acclaimed history YouTuber Hilbert! Today's episode is packed with knowledge, as Hilbert and I discuss the many different facets of The Viking Age! From Shieldmaidens and Viking women to naval warfare and...

Thrones of Britannia With Pixelated Apollo
July 09, 2018

A conversation with famous Youtube gaming star Pixelated Apollo! We'll be discussing the newest game in the Total War series, set right during The Viking Age, called Thrones of Britannia! Total War has produced many different games,

The Viking Age With Lee Accomando
July 09, 2018

A conversation with Lee Accomando, fellow Viking podcaster, and host of The Viking Age Podcast. - You can find him on Twitter or at his website. - Twitter: https://twitter.com/vikingagepod?lang=en - Website: http://vikingagepodcast.com/ -

Norse Mythology – The Death of Baldur
July 09, 2018

The Death of Baldur is one of the most famous stories in Norse Mythology. Baldur was the most beloved of all the gods. The son of Odin, the Allfather, and Frigg the Queen of Asgard, Baldur was a handsome, gracious,

Norse Mythology – Creation, The Nine Worlds, & The Gods
July 09, 2018

Norse Mythology was the religion of the Vikings and the Germanic people of the middle ages. It’s a collection of stories or myths centered around many complicated characters such as Thor, Odin, and Loki. These stories gave meaning to the Vikings' lives...

Lindisfarne Monastery – The Dawn of The Viking Age
July 09, 2018

The Viking raid of Lindisfarne marked the dawn of a new age. An age when holy monasteries and coastal villages would be sacked, burned, and pillaged regularly. It is difficult to imagine the horror and shock felt by the Northumbrians,

Who Were The Vikings?
July 09, 2018

It has been almost 1,000 years since the last Vikings built settlements and waged war against the Christian kingdoms of Europe. To many, the great legacy that the Vikings left behind has been all but forgotten. Don’t get me wrong,