A Lady's Life in the Viking Age, Part 4: Weavers, Traders, Raiders, and Slaves

Season 6, Episode 9. In this series, we're exploring what life was like for women in the Viking (Norse) Age. In this episode, we're going to talk about one of a lady's most involved and important tasks: weaving. The Viking Age wouldn't have been possible without the sails and clothes Norse ladies made. We'll also talk about the work women did in the realm of trade, learn a bit about the dreaded Viking raid, and look at what life was like for some of the women the Vikings conquered. Our experts for this series are Eleanor Barraclough , a broadcaster and author whose latest book studies the physical remains the Vikings left us, and Nancy Marie Brown , who has been writing about Vikings, and particularly warrior women, for decades. Ways to support The Exploress: Become a patron and enjoy exclusive bonus episodes, including the full episodes with both our Viking experts and some extra tales from the Norse sagas. Grab a book by one of our guests, or read the current Exploress Book Club pick, at the Exploress Bookshop Buy some merch and art available at the Exploress shop Check out Kate's novel, NIGHTBIRDS and its sequel FYREBIRDS

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A Lady's Life in the Viking Age, Part 4: Weavers, Traders, Raiders, and Slaves is an episode from The Exploress Podcast by Kate J. Armstrong.

This episode is 38:04 long.

This episode was published on Jul 9, 2025.

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