Viking exploration changed the course of history in the northern hemisphere. As raiders and pirates, they dominated the seas of northern Europe for centuries. Their fearless and brutal reputations struck fear into hearts from Constantinople to Canada, while their folklore and mythology continues to inspire to this day. But who were the mortal men and women b ... Show More
Sep 2022
The Rise of the Vikings
<p>September is Vikings month on <em>Gone Medieval</em>, as Dr. Cat Jarman presents a mini-series about her favourite, specialist subject. Over four episodes, Cat is taking a deep dive into the Viking age, looking at how it all started, how it all ended, and the stories we t ... Show More
32m 34s
Jul 2018
Viking Berserks w/ Roderick Dale
Today I'm joined by the world's leading scholar on Viking Berserks, Roderick Dale. Roderick is an archaeologist, Ph.D. in Viking studies, and author of two books about the Viking Age. Please be sure to check out more of his work via the links below.
Roderick's book ''Vikings: Ra ... Show More
27m 29s
Apr 2020
Valkyrie: The Warrior Women of the Viking World
<p>I was thrilled to have Jóhanna Katrín Friðriksdóttir on the pod. We talked about Viking women, old Norse-Icelandic sagas, mythology and poetry. Who were these Viking women who were champions on the battlefield, did they really exist, and is there much historic evidence? Jóhann ... Show More
17m 17s