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May 2021
46m 17s

When Vikings Fought for Romans: The Vara...

NOAH TETZNER
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Today I chat with Dr. Raffaele D’Amato about the Varangian Guard.

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Referenced in Today’s Episode:

The Varangian Guard 988-1453

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Music: Danheim – Framganga & Folkvangr

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