In this episode, Johanna and K.S. talk about the real shield maiden, Lagertha, and how she was portrayed on the TV show, Vikings. We also delve into the character of Aslaug, her saga story, and her story on the show. **Spoiler Alert!** *Spoilers: 22:07-44:08Back to history: 44:08-1:00:26*Spoilers: 1:00:26 until the end Links:Johanna Wittenberg - <a href="https://johannawittenberg.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">johannawittenberg.com</a>K.S. Barton - <a href="https://ksbarton.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">ksbarton.com</a>

In this episode, Johanna and K.S. talk about the real shield maiden, Lagertha, and how she was portrayed on the TV show, Vikings. We also delve into the character of Aslaug, her saga story, and her story on the show. **Spoiler Alert!** *Spoilers: 22:07-44:08 Back to history: 44:08-1:00:26 *Spoilers: 1:00:26 until the end Links: Johanna Wittenberg - johannawittenberg.com K.S. Barton - ksbarton.com

In this episode, Johanna and K.S. talk about the real shield maiden, Lagertha, and how she was portrayed on the TV show, Vikings. We also delve into the character of Aslaug, her saga story, and her story on the show. **Spoiler Alert!** *Spoilers: 22:07-44:08Back to history: 44:08-1:00:26*Spoilers: 1:00:26 until the end Links:Johanna Wittenberg - <a href="https://johannawittenberg.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">johannawittenberg.com</a>K.S. Barton - <a href="https://ksbarton.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">ksbarton.com</a>

Episode Thirty: Lagertha and TV's Vikings

Shieldmaidens: Women of the Norse World is a monthly podcast that takes a deep dive into the lives of women in the Viking Age, exploring their roles, experiences, and contributions to Norse society.

Hosted by fiction authors Johanna Wittenberg and K.S. Barton, each episode explores the fascinating stories of Norse women from historical accounts, sagas, and archaeology. From shieldmaidens and queens to farmers and priestesses, we'll uncover the varied and complex roles that women played in Norse culture.

Join us as we explore the rich and often overlooked history of Viking women.

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Shieldmaidens: Women of the Norse World is a monthly podcast that takes a deep dive into the lives of women in the Viking Age, exploring their roles, experiences, and contributions to Norse society. Hosted by fiction authors Johanna Wittenberg and K.S. Barton, each episode explores the fascinating stories of Norse women from historical accounts, sagas, and archaeology. From shieldmaidens and queens to farmers and priestesses, we'll uncover the varied and complex roles that women played in Norse culture. Join us as we explore the rich and often overlooked history of Viking women.

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Episode Thirty: Lagertha and TV's Vikings

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