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The History of Vikings

Noah Tetzner
Viking Age
Norse Mythology
Yule
Scandinavian Runes
Old Norse
Runic Inscriptions
Archaeology
Glámr
Grettir Saga
Viking Culture
The Northman
Runology
Iceland
Christianization Of Iceland
Ragnarök
Valhalla
Shakespeare's Hamlet
University Of Nottingham
Isle Of Man
Viking Combat

A podcast featuring scholarly discussions about Vikings, Norse myth, & the history of medieval Scandinavia. Hosted by Noah Tetzner. Follow The History of Vikings on Twitter: @HistoryofViking Email Noah with ideas for future episodes: noah@thehistoryofvikings.com

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When one thinks of the Viking Age, the date range of c. 793–1066 comes to mind. Monastery raids across England, Ireland, and the Frankish kingdoms of Charlemagne and his descendants have been depicted in historical dramas and documentaries on major t... more

It’s been more than a thousand years since medieval Scandinavians left their homelands in search of plunder and glory, becoming the scourge of Christian monasteries and coastal cities—raiding and trading far and wide, from Anglo-Saxon England to mode... more

Join host Noah Tetzner for a special announcement about his appearance on The History Channel's new TV series "History's Greatest Warriors." In this brief episode, Noah shares details about his featured role in the Vikings episode and gives an exclus... more

The Icelandic sagas are among the most remarkable literary treasures of the medieval world. Written down in Iceland primarily in the 13th and 14th centuries, they preserve stories of the Viking Age and the generations that followed—stories of feud, h... more

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Alex Harvey
Archaeologist, collections manager at Pocklington District Heritage Trust; medievalist author
Pocklington District Heritage Trust; Medievalists.net (tutor); Author of Forgotten Vikings
Episode: Forgotten Vikings: Rorik of Dorestad, the Baltic Sea, & Beyond the Monastery Raids
Martyn Whittock
British historian
Historical consultant to the BBC
Episode: From Greenland to Vinland: Leif Erikson & Viking Voyages to the New World
Ármann Jakobsson
Professor of Old Icelandic Literature at the University of Iceland, author
University of Iceland
Episode: The Hidden Heroes of the Icelandic Sagas
Sarah Maltby
Director of Attractions for York Archaeological Trust
York Archaeological Trust
Episode: Jorvik A Viking Age Trading Center
Jonas Lorenzen
Chef and expert on food during the Viking age, owner of Matar
Matar
Episode: A Viking Age Culinary Adventure
Dr. Janina Ramirez
Inspirational historian, broadcaster, and author based at the University of Oxford.
University of Oxford
Episode: A Viking Mystery with Dr. Janina Ramirez
Johanna Friedrichsdeuter
Specialist in Old Norse literature, myth and manuscripts and lecturer at Yale.
Yale University
Episode: Women Across the Viking World
Roderick Dale
World's leading scholar on Viking berserkers, archaeologist, and author of two books, including The Viking Experience.
University of Nottingham
Episode: Everything You've Wanted to Know About Viking Berserkers
Anders Winroth
Professor of Medieval History and Bridget Baldwin Professor of History at Yale University
Yale University
Episode: Daily Life in Medieval Scandinavia

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Noah Tetzner
Host of The History of Vikings

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 850 ratings
  • Viking History Done RIGHT!! 💯🙌

    Absolutely love this podcast—it makes Viking history feel alive, exciting, and super easy to follow. Definitely a must-listen if you’re into epic stories and learning something new without it feeling like a lecture!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    vkmd_98
    Philippinesa month ago
  • Great podcast! The episodes are super interesting and easy to listen to. I love how it brings Viking history to life without feeling boring or overwhelming. Definitely a 5-star listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ShannieDee12345
    United Statesa month ago
  • Enjoyable and informative

    Really enjoy listening to this podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cfdestd
    United States8 months ago
  • Fantastic Podcast

    This is one of my all-time favourite podcasts. The choice of guests is varied and excellent, providing a wide breadth of backgrounds and sources. Not only is the information reliable, helpful, and from great sources, this podcast is accessible and entertaining. Thank you to the creator and all the guests for sharing such valuable information in such helpful and clear ways.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wyrd Witch
    Canada9 months ago
  • The History of Vikings

    Keep doing what you do! 👍🏻⚔️ I absolutely love this podcast! Most podcasts that I have listened to that explore the Viking world/history , or Norse Mythology in general, are very longwinded or self promoting! This podcast explores the subject matter in a concise, thorough and entertaining fashion that keeps the listener engaged! My only gripe is I wish this podcast would drop new content more frequently!

    Go With The Gods!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Odinsson22
    United States10 months ago

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#151
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#192
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From Greenland to Vinland: Leif Erikson & Viking Voyages to the New World
Q: Tell us about the research for American Vikings—were there surprising findings?
Surprises include the longevity of occupation at L'Anse aux Meadows, evidence for continued North American settlement beyond 1100, and new archaeological data showing a richer trading network with Indigenous peoples in the Canadian Arctic and subarctic.
From Greenland to Vinland: Leif Erikson & Viking Voyages to the New World
Q: What can you tell us about the key characters on the Viking side that we can read about in Vinland?
The sagas feature explorers like Bjarne Hjofsten and Leif Erikson, with Eric the Red often tied to the voyage narratives; Fradis appears as a notable, controversial figure, and Thorfinn Kjällsevny is depicted as a leader whose decisions affected settlement outcomes.
From Greenland to Vinland: Leif Erikson & Viking Voyages to the New World
Q: As a historian, Martyn, what prompted you to write American Vikings and what most excites you about this aspect of Viking history?
Two main drivers: astonishment at the extreme western voyages and the challenge of testing saga evidence against archaeology, plus an interest in how deep stories shape modern identities and the American cultural imagination around Viking history.
A Viking Mystery with Dr. Janina Ramirez
Q: Do you have a favorite Norse saga?
Dr. Ramirez expresses her fondness for the Laxada saga, particularly for its strong female lead and complex narrative themes of love and revenge.
A Viking Mystery with Dr. Janina Ramirez
Q: Could you tell us a little bit more about the female lead character of the book, Alva?
Dr. Ramirez explains that Alva exemplifies the unique role of women in Viking society, highlighting how their responsibilities during the men's absence gave them power and agency.

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2. Martyn Whittock
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