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Between the eighth and eleventh centuries, the Vikings surged from their Scandinavian homeland to trade, raid and invade along the coasts of Europe. Their influence and expeditions extended from Newfoundland to Baghdad, their battles were as far-flung as Africa and the Arctic. But were they great seafarers or desperate outcasts, noble heathens or oafish pirates, the last pagans or the first of the modern Europeans?

Ranging from the Vikings and Wako pirates in the Middle Ages to modern day Somali pirates, Lehr delves deep into what motivates pirates and how they operate. He also illuminates the state's role in the development of piracy throughout history: from privateers sanctioned by Queen Elizabeth to pirates operating off the coast of Africa taking the law into their own hands. After exploring the structural failures which create fertile ground for pirate activities, Lehr evaluates the success of counter-piracy efforts - and the reasons behind its failures.

Thor, Odin, Loki, Freyja, the Valkyries, Valhalla, Ragnarok — many of the places we encounter these and other names, places, and events from Norse mythology in daily life and pop culture are connected to the medieval sources in name only.

Dive into the captivating history of the Vikings with this engaging narrative by Allen Mawer, MA, a distinguished Professor of English Language and Literature at Armstrong College, University of Durham and a former Fellow of Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge. This comprehensive account covers a wide array of topics, including the motivations behind the Viking movement, their conquests in England, the Frankish Empire, Ireland, and beyond. Discover the rich Viking civilization and its lasting Scandinavian influence across regions such as the Orkneys, Shetlands, and Iceland. Join narrator ...

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Bringing together today's leading scholars, both established seniors and younger, cutting-edge academics, Stefan Brink and Neil Price have constructed the first single work to gather innovative research from a spectrum of disciplines (including archaeology, history, philology, comparative religion, numismatics, and cultural geography) to create the most comprehensive Viking Age book of its kind ever attempted.

Restless Viking Radio is a travel and storytelling podcast about motion, meaning, and the misadventures that make both worthwhile. Join Chuck and Poppins as they chase storms, ferries, and forgotten stories from the Great Lakes to the Arctic, Iceland to Central America. Some tales are funny. Some are not. But every one has a heartbeat. These aren’t travel tips — they’re reminders that life isn’t found on a schedule. It’s discovered somewhere between the coffee and the chaos.

The Viking Great Army landed in East Anglia in late 865 and over the following fifteen years it fought numerous battles in all four Anglo-Saxon kingdoms, made and broke peace treaties, and deposed or killed at least three Anglo-Saxon kings, replacing them with its own appointees. It had a major impact on English society, initiating extensive transformations in Anglo-Saxon society, culture, economy, and political organization. Previous Viking armies had raided only in the summer months, but the Great Army was a constant presence over this period.

Parker unlocks secrets that point to more complex motivations within the marauding army that in the late-9th century voyaged to the shores of eastern England in its sleek, dragon-prowed longships. Exploring legends from forgotten medieval texts, and across the varied Anglo-Saxon regions, she depicts Vikings who came not just to raid but also to settle personal feuds, intervene in English politics and find a place to call home. Native tales reveal the links to famous Vikings like Ragnar Lothbrok and his sons, Cnut, and Havelok the Dane.

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Den Siste Viking by Johan Bojer. Denne romanen forteller historien om ei gruppe fattige fiskere på begynnelsen av 1900-tallet og et års Lofotfiske. Vi følger far og sønn, Kristaver og Lars, gjennom slitsomme og spennende måneder på fiske. Kristaver, som er høvedsmann på egen båt for aller første gang, er som en "gud på havet" i øynene til sønnen. Mor går hjemme med de yngste barna, tar hånd om dyra og den lille gården og engster seg nesten syk gjennom den lange vinteren mens mannfolkene er på havet. Romanen utspiller seg i spenningen mellom rik og fattig, by og bygd, kyst og...

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Sharing the History of The Viking Age, one podcast at a time.We are covering the History of Scandinavia during the Viking Age. We're exploring Raiding, Trading and Settlement of Scandinavians abroad as well as the culture and society of the Norse homelands.Join us to learn more than you ever thought you wanted to know about the people, for better or worse, history knows as the Vikings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Award-winning travel writer Nicholas Jubber journeys across Europe exploring Europe's epic poems, from the Odyssey to Beowulf, the Song of Roland to the Nibelungenlied, and their impact on European identity in these turbulent times. These are the stories that made Europe. Journeying from Turkey to Iceland, award-winning travel writer Nicholas Jubber takes us on a fascinating adventure through our continent's most enduring epic poems to learn how they were shaped by their times and how they have since shaped us.

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