The History of Vikings
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Introducing The History of Vikings
The Vikings were a truly legendary people. For nearly 300 years they ruled the waves of the Northern Seas and raided peaceful monasteries and towns along the coasts of England, Ireland, Scotland and France. As raiders,
Christianity in Norse Mythology With Carolyne Larrington
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
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
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!
Thrones of Britannia With Pixelated Apollo
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!
A Conversation With Lee Accomando
A conversation with Lee Accomando, fellow Viking podcaster, and host of The Viking Age Podcast.
Norse Mythology – The Death of Baldur
Baldur was the fairest of all the gods and was loved by all. The Death of Baldur is the story of the ominous dreams he began to have about his death, and how Loki eventually killed the fairest of all the gods.
Norse Mythology – Creation, The Nine Worlds, & The Gods
Norse Mythology was the religion of the Vikings. It's a collection of stories and myths that gave meaning to the Vikings lives. In this episode, we will learn how the universe was created, as well as the nine different worlds in which all creatures live.
Lindisfarne Monastery – The Dawn of The Viking Age
In 793 AD Viking warriors sacked the holy island of Lindisfarne. Their swift attack would mark the dawn of the Viking Age. An age when monasteries and coastal villages would be sacked, burned, and pillaged regularly.
Who Were The Vikings?
Today we tend to think of the Vikings solely as warriors, but in reality, the Vikings were just as concerned with putting food on the table as they were with pillaging and raiding. While they were exceptional warriors,