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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 ...

The Vikings terrified the medieval world. Yet they beguile us today. Who were they really?Welcome to Real Vikings - the new show from the award-winning Noiser Podcast Network, hosted by Iain Glen (Game of Thrones, Resident Evil, Downton Abbey).Each week we’ll take a deep dive into the Viking age… boarding longboats bound for new lands, from Greenland to North Africa, Constantinople to Canada… following mighty warlords like Eric Bloodaxe and Olga of Kyiv… meeting master navigators like Leif Erikson… and uncovering the real figures behind the legends of the sagas.With contributions ...

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From the late eighth to the eleventh century, Scandinavian warriors, traders, and explorers reshaped Europe and beyond. This show traces the Viking Age from its first raid on the monastery of Lindisfarne in 793 to the Norman Conquest of England in 1066, covering the rise of Norse kingdoms in Denmark, Sweden, and Norway, and their expansion across the North Atlantic to Iceland, Greenland, and Vinland. Lucas and Luna guide listeners through the sagas and archaeological evidence, examining figures like Ragnar Lodbrok, Harald Bluetooth, Cnut the Great, and Leif Erikson. They delve into Viking ship...

In a remote village along the rugged coast of Northern Norway, the Myran family navigates the challenges of a life intertwined with the sea. The father, revered as a god by his oldest son, is a dedicated fisherman, while the mother lives in a constant state of anxiety, fearing the loss of her loved ones to the fierce storms and tumultuous waves. Yearning for safety, she dreams of a life inland, away from the coastal perils. This poignant novel delves into the clash between the inland and the coast, the divide between wealth and poverty, and the tension between tradition and modernity, all set ...

From the icy fjords of the Viking Age to the oil-fueled prosperity of the 21st century, Norway's story is one of resilience, exploration, and transformation. Lucas and Luna guide you through the rise of the Norse seafarers who raided and traded across Europe, the unification of the kingdom under Harald Fairhair, and the Christianization that reshaped its identity. Delve into the Hanseatic League's grip on Bergen, the Kalmar Union's Scandinavian alliance, and the centuries of Danish and Swedish rule that tested Norwegian sovereignty. Witness the dramatic events of 1814 when Norway drafted its ...

From the first rune stones carved in Uppland to Sweden's quiet but powerful role in shaping modern Europe, this show traces the full arc of a nation that transformed from a Viking power into a global model of social democracy. Lucas and Luna guide listeners through the rise of the Svear and Götar tribes, the formation of the early Swedish kingdom, and the brutal expansion of the Viking Age across the Baltic and into the rivers of Russia. They delve into the Christianization of Scandinavia under kings like Olof Skötkonung, the medieval consolidation under the House of Bjälbo, and the pivotal...

Iceland's history is a saga of survival on the edge of the Arctic, where volcanic fire meets glacial ice and a fiercely independent people forged a unique identity. This show, hosted by Lucas and Luna, traces Iceland's journey from its Viking settlement in the 9th century—led by Ingólfur Arnarson—through the establishment of the Althing, the world's oldest surviving parliament, in 930 AD. We explore the saga era, where family feuds and epic poetry like the Njáls saga captured the spirit of a Commonwealth without a king. Then comes the tragedy of the Sturlung age, civil war, and the loss ...

From the first runic whispers of the Jelling stones to the sleek design of modern welfare state, Denmark’s history is a saga of resilience, adaptation, and quiet influence. This show traces the arc of a small northern nation that once terrorized Europe as Viking raiders—Ragnar Lothbrok, Harald Bluetooth, Cnut the Great—and later reinvented itself as a Baltic power under the Kalmar Union and the Oldenburg dynasty. We’ll explore the reign of Christian IV, builder of Kronborg and Rosenborg; the catastrophic Thirty Years’ War and the loss of Skåne; the absolutist constitution of 1665; ...

The Viking Age, roughly 793–1066 CE, was not merely a series of raids but a transformative era that reshaped Northern Europe politically, economically, and culturally. From the first raid on Lindisfarne to the Norman Conquest, Norse seafarers—traders, settlers, and warriors—forged new networks across the North Atlantic, the British Isles, and the rivers of Russia. This show traces how Scandinavian chieftains like Ragnar Lothbrok, Harald Bluetooth, and Cnut the Great founded dynasties, established trade hubs like Hedeby and Birka, and left a genetic and linguistic legacy from Dublin to ...

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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 coffee and chaos.

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.

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.

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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Viking Vibes is a series dedicated to the St. Joseph by-the-Sea High School experience featuring alumni interviews, program highlights, event coverage and more! Exclusive content you won’t find anywhere else!

A group of friends connected through the military, hunting, college and business. Meading (thats right) up to drink mead and joke around. Telling stories of different adventures they have had.

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. 

Reclaim the ancient origins and myths behind Yule with this Viking history podcast. Join historian Leif Erickson as he journeys through centuries of Yggdrasil's lore to unpack the truths behind the Norse celebrations of Jul. Learn how early Germanic pagan traditions honored gods like Odin and Thor during the winter solstice season with feasting, sacrifices, and appeals for the Sun's return. Discover how these myths and rituals endured through the Viking Age and blended with emerging Christianity in Northern Europe. Whether you see Yule as the birth of the unconquered Sun or a time for ...