The Vikings in Britain

David Johnson

The Vikings were a complex and multifaceted people. They have been depicted as brutal warriors, slave owners, skilled artisans, and simple farmers. Each of these descriptions holds some truth, yet none fully captures the diversity of their character.

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September 29 · 9 min
The Vikings in Britain 10 The Danelaw and the Partition of the Country
Today we are looking at the Danelaw: the part of England where Viking settlers and warriors left a lasting mark.
September 6 · 11 min
The Vikings in Britain 9 The Battle of Malden - A fight for King, country honour and Family
Maldon still speaks to us. It is remembered because, in the face of defeat, there was meaning in loyalty, honour, and courage.
August 17 · 10 min
The Vikings in Britain 8 Ragnar Lothbrok – The Man, the Myth and the Saga
Ragnar Lothbrok: a name that echoes throughViking legend, medieval saga, and popular imagination.
July 25 · 12 min
The Vikings in Britain 7 - The Viking Capture of York: Ælla, Osberht and the Great Heathen Army
In this episode, we will discuss how the Vikings transformed one of England's oldest cities into the heart of a wealthy Scandinavian kingdom.
July 14 · 23 min
The Vikings in Britain Part 6 Part 2 Harald Hardrada
Today, we are following the life of a man whosestory stretches from the icy valleys of Norway to the glittering palaces ofConstantinople, from the battlefields of Sicily to the fields of northernEngland, and whose death in the autumn of 1066
July 7 · 24 min
The Vikings in Britain - 5 Harald Hadrada – The last of the Vikings
Harold Hardrada’s death in 1066, is considered by many to be the end of the Viking era. Some cultures and civilisations tend to peter out slowly and fade away, but as with most things Viking, this was not the case, and Harald certainly went out with a bang rather than a whimper. Whilst he was thought to be a Christian, I’m sure that Odin, the All-Father himself, would have been proud of him
June 8 · 12 min
The Vikings in Britain 4 Æthelflæd, the warrior lady who defied the Vikings
She became one of the most successful rulers in early medieval history, so why isn’t she more widely known?
Dec 9, 2025 · 11 min
The Vikings in Britain 3. The Saxon fightback – Alfred the Great
He was undoubtably a skilled leader and warrior whounderstood the need for a strong Kingdom. Alfred promoted literacy amongst his people and was a defender ofthe Christian faith. Alfred developed the legal system blending traditional Anglo-Saxonlaws with Christian principles. Truly a great man.
Nov 8, 2025 · 9 min
The Vikings in Britain 2. The attack on Lindisfarne
The dawn of the Viking Age Welcome to the Vikings in Britain podcast. Today we are talking about one of the most dramatic events in medieval history.
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Oct 29, 2025 · 9 min
The Vikings in Britain 1 The Great Heathen Army
Listen to the Story of the Vikings in Repton, Derbyshire. A fanscinating time in British history where two very different cultures clashed, but ultimatley became one. Viking history, Anglo-Saxon England, Derbyshire archaeology

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