Episode 33d - The Saga of the Sworn Brothers (chapters 13-18)
In this episode, Thorgeir heads home to Iceland against King Olaf's advice. Despite being a known outlaw, things go pretty well for Thorgeir at first. His visit takes a turn for the worst when he enco...
5 Syys 20211h 34min
Episode 33c - The Saga of the Sworn Brothers (chapters 7-13 with Thormod)
We're diving back into chapters 7-13 of The Saga of the Sworn Brothers (better known as Fóstbræðra saga). This time, we're featuring Thormod's side of the story. Whereas Thorgeir spends his time hacki...
8 Elo 20211h 40min
Episode 33a - The Saga of the Sworn Brothers
Fóstbrœðra saga (or The Saga of the Sworn Brothers) tells the story of two men, Thorgeir Havarsson and Thormod Bersason, who are more concerned with success in this life than glory in the next. Togeth...
13 Kesä 20211h 47min
Saga Short 9 - The Tale of Gisl Illugason
In this episode, a young Icelander travels to Norway to avenge his father like a true Viking (or at least a close approximation). Unfortunately for him, his target is one of King Magnus Barelegs' favo...
23 Touko 20211h 35min
Saga Brief 21 - Interpreting the Past Series (Part I) - Modern Perceptions of the Viking Age with Verena Hoefig and Zachary Melton
Welcome to the first in a series of special Saga Briefs on Interpreting the Past, a series that looks at modern interpretations and perceptions of the medieval. In this episode, John and Andy welcome ...
18 Huhti 20211h 26min
Episode 32d - The Saga of Thord Menace (Judgments)
Welcome to the Saga Thing! It's time to put The Saga of Thord Menace on trial. Will Thord win Best Bloodshed for the many men he chops in half? Will his Body Count be high enough to earn him a respect...
4 Huhti 20211h 30min
Episode 32c - The Saga of Thord Menace (chapters 10-14)
So, here's a change of pace. In this section, a small group of men are going to try to kill Thord Menace. But since this is the final episode in our summary of The Saga of Thord Menace, there are only...
12 Maalis 20211h 22min
