29 - Denmark at the Dawn of the Viking Age - Viking Worlds II
In this episode we take a birds-eye view of the natural and human landscape of Denmark at the Dawn of the Viking Age. We'll talk about geography, settlement and set the stage for our future discussio...
2 Mar 201743min
28 - Viking Worlds I - Myth and Midgard
In this episode we explore the importance of Myth within Viking Age Scandinavia. Specifically we talk about Pagan world views and how the stories we classify as Norse Mythology give us an insight into...
23 Feb 201743min
27 - Charlemagne and the Saxon Wars Pt 2 - Carolingian Viking Age V
In this episode we conclude our discussion about the reign of Charlemagne and his 30 year-long war against the Saxons. This time, we dive into the meat of the Saxon wars, talking about the various ca...
2 Feb 201750min
26 - Charlemagne and the Saxon Wars Pt 1 - Carolingian Viking Age IV
In this episode we talk about the reign of Charlemagne and his three decade long war against the Saxons. We'll talk about the early years of Charlemagne's rule - and explore just why he decided to go...
19 Jan 201747min
25 - The Carolingians get a Crown - Carolingian Viking Age III
In this episode we will witness a Carolingian ruler, Pippin the Short, finally take his seat on the throne of the Frankish Kingdom. Before we get there, first we will take a look at the early career ...
12 Jan 201744min
24 - The Rise of Charlie the Hammer - Carolingian Viking Age II
In this episode we will explore the decline of Merovingian power and the rise of the Carolingian dynasty. Specifically, we will see how a lack of strong Merovingian rulers in the 600s led to the unch...
5 Jan 20171h
23 - Carolingian Viking Age I - The Rise of the Franks
In this episode we introduce the Carolingian Viking Age and then plot the rise of the Frankish Kingdoms to set the stage for rise of the Carolingian Empire. Along the way we will witness the Rise of C...
15 Des 20161h 10min
22 - The Heathens still at Duhblinn: Of Viking Longphorts
In this episode we explore the construction, function and purpose of the Viking Longphorts which were established in Eastern Ireland in 841 CE. These sites, Linn Duachaill in County Louth and Duhblin...
1 Des 201636min
