Ruthless warriors. Ancient sagas. This season, we’re exploring the lives of the Vikings — starting with the legend of a leader named Ragnar and his equally famous sons.
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Nov 2022
Thanksgiving Special: Just Add Arsenic
Over the ages, arsenic has had many lives — beauty fad, household product, medical prescription… and weapon of choice wielded by killers everywhere from Alabama to ancient Rome. Brine your turkey, knead your dough, and listen to our Thanksgiving Special on the regime-changing, as ... Show More
42m 41s
Nov 2022
Famous Revolutionaries: Maximilien Robespierre Pt. 2
In 1791, France adopted a new constitution, placing power in the hands of the people. Robespierre’s job was done... or so he thought. War was coming, and with it, the growing threat of enemies both internal and external. In his quest to squash the counter-revolution, Robespierre ... Show More
46m 37s
Oct 2024
Ordinary Vikings: hidden histories of the Nordic world
We know the Vikings best as brutal, seafaring, pagan raiders – and that’s an important part of their lives and histories. But it’s only one aspect: what about their love lives, experiences of travels, and attitudes to religion? Speaking with James Osborne, Eleanor Barraclough unp ... Show More
37m 40s
Dec 2019
"New Beginnings; The Prophet" Season 6 Episodes 1 & 2 'Vikings' Review
Jaco Viennings, Lauren B Mosley, and Al Gragg discuss the first and second episode of season 6 of Vikings where Lagertha makes a profound life choice, and Bjorn experiences the pressures of leadership on the return of Vikings. ABOUT VIKINGS: Vikings is an Irish-Canadian historica ... Show More
48m 28s
Mar 2025
552. The Last Viking: The Saga of Harald Hardrada (Part 1)
“I swear I will not flee from this fight. I will triumph, or I will die!”
In the 1066 game of thrones for the crown of England, the most extraordinary of the three contenders is arguably Harald Hardrada: viking warrior, daring explorer, emperor’s bodyguard, serpent slayer, alleg ... Show More
1h 2m
Oct 2025
CLASSIC: When Vikings Loot The Wrong Town
Ben here: we're out on the high seas this week -- true story! While we're away, we're sharing some of our favorite Classic episode. Here's one we absolutely loved, and travel-related: "Like many Viking leaders, Halfdan and Bjorn wanted to be known for their fearlessness in battle ... Show More
39m 1s
Jan 2018
Vikings S:5 | A Simple Story E:9 | AfterBuzz TV AfterShow
AFTERBUZZ TV -- Vikings edition is a weekly "after show" for fans of History's Vikings. In this episode, Jaco Vienings, James Simmons, Al Gragg, and Kari Lane discuss episode 8. ABOUT VIKINGS: Vikings is an Irish-Canadian historical drama television series written and created by ... Show More
52m 28s
Jan 2019
Vikings S:5 Ragnarok E:20 Review
Blood, Ragnorak, and self-destruction! The climax of #VIKINGS did not disappoint as Kattegat was turned upside down, pitting brothers against brothers! The future King Bjorn Ironside saves the day, but what happened to the evil King Ivar? Join James Simmons, Steve Egbert, and Al ... Show More
50m 29s
Dec 2017
Vikings S:5 | Homeland E:3 | AfterBuzz TV AfterShow
AFTERBUZZ TV -- Vikings edition is a weekly "after show" for fans of History's Vikings. In this episode, James Simmons, Stephen Egbert, and Kari Lane discuss episode 3. ABOUT VIKINGS: Vikings is an Irish-Canadian historical drama television series written and created by Michael H ... Show More
55 m