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Eleanor Barraclough offers a poignant look at the Norse settlement of Greenland, founded by Eric the Red in 985 AD. At the Herjolfsness graveyard, well-preserved organic material reveals the coarse, patched clothing of 15th-century inhabitants, indicat
Season 8 Episode 767
Eleanor Barraclough offers a poignant look at the Norse settlement of Greenland, founded by Eric the Red in 985 AD. At the Herjolfsness graveyard, w…
2 weeks, 1 day ago
Eleanor Barraclough notes the Viking Age is often said to end in 1066 with the death of Harald Hardrada at the Battle of Stamford Bridge — a legendary figure who served as an imperial bodyguard in Constantinople before returning to Norway to claim the Eng
Season 8 Episode 767
Eleanor Barraclough notes the Viking Age is often said to end in 1066 with the death of Harald Hardrada at the Battle of Stamford Bridge — a legenda…
2 weeks, 1 day ago
Eleanor Barraclough recounts archaeological discoveries in the Surtshellir lava cave in Iceland, revealing it as a site for ritual offerings to the fire giant Surtr. Deep inside, researchers found a stone boat outline containing jasper fire-starters and a
Season 8 Episode 767
Eleanor Barraclough recounts archaeological discoveries in the Surtshellir lava cave in Iceland, revealing it as a site for ritual offerings to the …
2 weeks, 1 day ago
century Christian authors like Snorri Sturluson, requiring historians to be cautious when interpreting pagan beliefs. These stories describe the world's creation from fire and ice and its eventual destruction at Ragnarok, including the ship Naglfar constr
Season 8 Episode 767
century Christian authors like Snorri Sturluson, requiring historians to be cautious when interpreting pagan beliefs. These stories describe the worl…
2 weeks, 1 day ago
Eleanor Barraclough explores how reliquaries — holy Christian containers — were stolen during raids and repurposed as jewelry for Norse women, suggesting early raids were driven by young men seeking wealth and status to establish households. Barraclough a
Season 8 Episode 767
Eleanor Barraclough explores how reliquaries — holy Christian containers — were stolen during raids and repurposed as jewelry for Norse women, sugge…
2 weeks, 1 day ago
Eleanor Barraclough discusses the Kievan Rus, where Norse leaders eventually assimilated into Slavic populations, changing names like Helga to Olga. A significant archaeological mystery is the Salme ships in Estonia, dated to 750 AD — decades before t
Season 8 Episode 767
Eleanor Barraclough discusses the Kievan Rus, where Norse leaders eventually assimilated into Slavic populations, changing names like Helga to Olga. …
2 weeks, 1 day ago
Eleanor Barraclough details the evolution of the Vikings from raiders to conquerors and settlers who established vast territories. Following a massive raid on Paris that yielded 7,000 pounds of gold, the "Great Heathen Army" invaded England in 865 AD, cre
Season 8 Episode 767
Eleanor Barraclough details the evolution of the Vikings from raiders to conquerors and settlers who established vast territories. Following a massiv…
2 weeks, 1 day ago
Eleanor Barraclough explores the real lives of the Norse people through everyday objects, focusing on private communication rather than myth. She highlights a 1200 AD runic message from a woman named Gytha ordering her husband home from a tavern. The book
Season 8 Episode 767
Eleanor Barraclough explores the real lives of the Norse people through everyday objects, focusing on private communication rather than myth. She hig…
2 weeks, 1 day ago
Zakis reports that Dallas, his elderly dog, has formed a surprising alliance with local minor birds, allowing them to share his backyard and seeds — diplomatically separating them from their "villainous" cockatoo associates who typically vandalize the nei
Season 8 Episode 766
Zakis reports that Dallas, his elderly dog, has formed a surprising alliance with local minor birds, allowing them to share his backyard and seeds — …
2 weeks, 2 days ago
The International Cricket Council is investigating allegations that Canada's cricket team fixed a T20 match against New Zealand, with investigators noting suspiciously slow bowling and "sandbagging" during batting to suppress run rates. Zakis discusse
Season 8 Episode 766
The International Cricket Council is investigating allegations that Canada's cricket team fixed a T20 match against New Zealand, with investigators n…
2 weeks, 2 days ago