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.

Episodes

  1. Oct 26

    The Vikings in Britain 11 The Role of Women

    Some held considerable power and authority, and possiblybecame warriors, whilst others, at the other end of society were enslaved womenwho faced very different conditions, working long hours

  2. Sep 29

    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.

  3. Sep 6

    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.

  4. Aug 17

    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.

  5. Jul 25

    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.

  6. Jul 14

    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

  7. Jul 7

    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

  8. Jun 8

    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?

  9. 12/09/2025

    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.

  10. 11/08/2025

    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.

  11. 10/29/2025

    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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About

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.

Information

  • Creator
    David Johnson
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © David Johnson
  • Show Website
    The Vikings in Britain

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