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 | 11 | Founded | 3 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | DocumentarySociety & CultureHistory | |||
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A Varangian warrior, Harald Hardrada, lays claim to the throne of England. In Normandy, Duke William sets out his case for seizing the disputed crown. It will spell disaster for Harold Godwinson, the sitting ruler of the Anglo-Saxon realm. The year 1... more
A boy king, Ethelred the Unready, comes to the English throne. In bloody scenes, he will seek to purge his realm of Norsemen. In 1997, a Silicon Valley CEO takes inspiration from the Vikings for a revolutionary digital technology. Back in England, Sv... more
Banished from Iceland, a criminal named Erik the Red puts to sea. He will discover new land and found a spin-off colony: Greenland. But it’s his son, Leif, who will push Viking exploration to the limit… arriving on the shores of North America…
A Noi... more
Lured by its treasures, a fearsome chieftain named Thorgest arrives in Ireland. Meanwhile, in northern Francia, a warrior known as Rollo the Walker assumes control of Normandy. Back in Ireland, the city of Dublin is born. Celtic slaves are shipped to... more
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So good I’ve had to listen to Amon Amarth for the musical version of these sagas!! 🪓
Apple Podcasts5Dave_Hedgeh0g
United Kingdom39 hours ago - One of the best podcasts
Loved every second of it!
Apple Podcasts5Aoifers!!
Ireland39 hours ago - Excellent
This podcast is perfectly and expertly narrated with historical context answering many “why” and “how” questions. Remarkable to think what the Vikings did and how far they sailed. This is a winner.
Apple Podcasts5LindaVee002
United States41 hours ago - Another 10/10 from Noiser
A wonderful, immersive series that teaches as well as absorbs you as a listener. Multiple plays are a must as you pick up something different each time.
Apple Podcasts5Guy2LondonUnited Kingdom2 days ago - Top Notch in every way.
This is the way history should be; brought entirely to life through creative writing and well thought out sound effects! Delivery through the hosts understated narrative add to the realism and makes it seem time well spent!
Apple Podcasts5Csabre64United States4 days ago
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Apple Podcasts | #17 | United States/History |
Apple Podcasts | #78 | United Kingdom/Top Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #159 |  Canada/Top Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #7 | United Kingdom/History |
Apple Podcasts | #7 | Canada/History |
Apple Podcasts | #170 |  Australia/Top Podcasts |
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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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1. Pragya Vohra
2. Levi Roach
3. Elizabeth Rowe
4. Eleanor Barraclough
5. William Fitzhugh
6. Dr. Eleanor Barraclough
7. Professor Elizabeth Rowe
8. Professor Ben Raffield
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