AskHistorians Podcast Episode 166 - Vikings and Popular Culture

01/09/21 • 67 min

In this episode, four members of the AskHistorians panel discuss Vikings, their popular culture portrayals and how the legend of the looting, pillaging bearded norsemen is far from an accurate portrayal of these historical figures.

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Warning: This episode contains frank discussion of the aftermath of a gunpowder mill explosion and its physical effects on victims.

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