Real Vikings
NOISERThe Vikings terrified the medieval world. Yet they beguile us today. Who were they really?
Welcome to Real Vikings - the new show from the award-winning Noiser Podcast Network, hosted by Iain Glen (Game of Thrones, Resident Evil, Downton Abbey).
Each week we’ll take a deep dive into the Viking age… boarding longboats bound for new lands, from Greenland to North Africa, Constantinople to Canada… fo... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 8 | Founded | 2 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HistoryDocumentarySociety & Culture | |||
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Swedish Vikings turn east. Navigating their way past fearsome local tribes and roaring rapids, they discover new lands and new rivers - ones that can carry longships right to the steppes of Eurasia. A Viking state is established, the Rus. And it come... more
Emboldened by their forays, the Vikings escalate their raiding. Using shield walls, berserker shock troops and opportunistic tactics, the Norsemen’s military capacity grows. We experience life inside a Viking winter camp, as pirates become occupiers.... more
Emperor Charlemagne launches a Christian crusade against the heathens on his northern border. Stories of Norse gods like Odin and Thor inspire Scandinavians across the fjords and fields. A Danish chieftain makes a community of merchants an offer they... more
The Vikings are here. A cold-blooded murder in seaside Dorset marks the beginning of the Viking Age in the British Isles. Scandinavian warriors with no fear of death set sail across the North Sea, targeting riches a-plenty. A construction project in ... more
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- Such a fun podcast
Real Vikings is such a fun podcast and I am learning a lot! Love the epic music, sound design and narration by Iain Glen. Can’t wait for the rest of the series!
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United Kingdom24 days ago - Swords-‘n’-Scandies
Great work as ever from the Noiser team - plus the oh-so dulcet tones of Iain Glenn. Love it!
Apple Podcasts5Duncan BarrettUnited Kingdom25 days ago - Stunning
Iain Glenn is brilliant, and I felt like I was right there in the action. Learning a lot of incredible stuff about the Vikings I had just no idea about. Another knockout from Noiser!
Apple Podcasts5Sean Bean is alive 006United Kingdom25 days ago
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Apple Podcasts | #198 |  United States/Top Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #6 | United States/History |
Apple Podcasts | #31 | United Kingdom/Top Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #70 |  Canada/Top Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #3 | Canada/History |
Apple Podcasts | #3 | United Kingdom/History |
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What is Real Vikings about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A history-focused series that blends archaeology, historical analysis, and narrative storytelling to explore the Viking world beyond raiding. Episodes profile eastern trade networks, the Rus, great heathen armies, and legendary figures, using expert guests, on-site finds, and vivid sound design to explain how Vikings shaped Europe and beyond. It's notable for scholarly depth paired with accessible storytelling and high production values, making it appealing to listeners who enjoy well-researched history presented with cinematic flair.
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Real Vikings launched 2 months ago and published 8 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Real Vikings include:
1. Dr. Eleanor Barraclough
2. Professor Elizabeth Rowe
3. Professor Ben Raffield
4. Professor Stefan Brink
5. Lars Brownlowth
6. Davide Zorry
7. Pragya Vora
8. Dr. Pragya Vohra
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