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The History of Vikings

Noah Tetzner

A podcast featuring scholarly discussions about Vikings, Norse myth, & the history of medieval Scandinavia & Iceland. Hosted by Noah Tetzner. Follow The History of Vikings on Twitter: @Histo...

Episodes

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Forgotten Vikings: Rorik of Dorestad, the Baltic Sea, & Beyond the Monastery Raids

When one thinks of the Viking Age, the date range of c. 793–1066 comes to mind. Monastery raids across England, Ireland, and the Frankish ki...

57:54Apr 7, 2026

From Greenland to Vinland: Leif Erikson & Viking Voyages to the New World

It’s been more than a thousand years since medieval Scandinavians left their homelands in search of plunder and glory, becoming the scourge...

38:29Mar 30, 2026

''History's Greatest Warriors'' on The History Channel: My Experience Filming for the Show

Join host Noah Tetzner for a special announcement about his appearance on The History Channel's new TV series "History's Greatest Warriors."...

06:52Mar 29, 2026

The Hidden Heroes of the Icelandic Sagas

The Icelandic sagas are among the most remarkable literary treasures of the medieval world. Written down in Iceland primarily in the 13th an...

44:21Mar 28, 2026

Old Norse & The Land of Giants

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54:33Dec 13, 2024

The Norse in North America: The Vinland Sagas

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33:12Dec 6, 2024

Ragnarök: The Twilight of the Gods

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28:44Nov 29, 2024

''Laughing Shall I Die'': The Death Songs, Last-Stands, & Afterlife of the Vikings

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27:42Nov 22, 2024

Runes & the Language of the Vikings

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33:12Nov 4, 2024

The Island of Fire & Ice: Iceland During the Viking Age

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36:09Nov 3, 2024

Viking DNA with Taj Walton of Genomelink

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23:11Nov 2, 2024

The Movie ''The Northman'' with Dr. Carolyne Larrington

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46:16Oct 31, 2024

From Asgard to Valhalla: Norse Gods & Goddesses with Dr. Heather O'Donoghue

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55:36Oct 29, 2024

A Norse Yuletide Ghost Story: Grettir's Duel with Glámr with Dr. Ármann Jakobsson

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52:58Oct 2, 2024

Einar Selvik of Wardruna

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59:41Sep 19, 2024

Voyages of a Viking Woman w/ Nancy Marie Brown

Today I chat with Nancy Marie Brown about Gudrid, an Icelandic voyager, who sailed to North America. Support this podcast by today's sponsor...

40:04Jul 5, 2024

The Hidden History of Viking Warrior Women w/ Nancy Marie Brown

Today I speak with Nancy Marie Brown about the hidden history of Viking warrior women. Support this podcast by today's sponsor, Viking , and...

40:04Jul 2, 2024

Harald Hardrada: Warrior King of Norway w/ Dr. Nic Fields

Today I chat with classical historian, Nic Fields about Harald Hardrada of Norway. Support this podcast by today's sponsor, Viking , and the...

40:20Jun 25, 2024

King Harald Bluetooth w/ Dr. Else Roesdahl

Today I chat with Dr. Else Roesdahl about the Scandinavian king, Harald Bluetooth. Support this podcast by today's sponsor, Viking , and the...

40:25Jun 18, 2024

Viking Yule: The Norse Winter Holiday & the Wild Hunt w/ Dr. Terry Gunnell

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43:43Nov 29, 2023