History Profiles

Explore the true story of Hrafna-Flóki Vilgerðarson, the inspiration behind the character Floki from the TV show Vikings. Discover his legacy as a master boat builder and devoted worshiper of the Norse gods. Learn about the historical documentation of his existence in the Landnámabók manuscript and the legendary tales from sources like Gesta Denorum, the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, and the Volsunga saga.

#Hrafna-FlókiVilgerðarson #Floki #Vikings #NorseGods #Landnámabók #GestaDenorum #Anglo-SaxonChronicle #VolsungaSaga #boatbuilder #RagnarLothbrok

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Explore the fascinating and mysterious world of ancient Egyptian mythology. Learn about the significance of Osiris, Set, and Horus in one of the world's oldest civilizations. Discover how these deities influenced the culture, architecture, and beliefs of ancient Egypt, as we delve into their intriguing backstories and unravel the mysteries surrounding them.

#Osiris #Set #Horus #Egyptianmythology #ancientEgypt #Pharaoh #gods #temples #pyramids #civilization

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Explore the historical roots of Fjölnir the Brotherless, portrayed as Feng in Saxo Gramaticus' Gesta Denorum. Discover the tale of betrayal, revenge, and bloodshed that has inspired characters in modern media like the film 'The Northman'. Learn how these ancient stories have been passed down through generations in 'The Deeds of the Danes'.

#Fjölnir #TheBrotherless #TheNorthman #SaxoGramaticus #GestaDenorum #DeedsoftheDanes #Feng #villain #history #betrayal #revenge #bloodshed #1208 #chronicle

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In this episode, we delve into the true history of Æthelwold, a significant figure during the height of the Viking age. Known from the popular series 'The Last Kingdom,' Æthelwold's real life was equally, if not more, intriguing. Learn about his background, the turbulent times he lived through, and how his life took unexpected turns after his father, the King of Wessex, fell in battle. Tune in for a journey through the Anglo-Saxon era and discover the story of the Ætheling who never became King.

#Æthelwold #Ætheling #TheLastKingdom #VikingAge #Anglo-Saxon #KingofWessex #9thcentury #Vikingraiders #Mercia #Wessex #history

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Discover the untold tale of Amleth, the historical legend that inspired Shakespeare's Hamlet. Delve into Saxo Grammaticus' chronicle, 'Deeds of the Danes,' to uncover a story of bloodshed, betrayal, and war. Learn the rich, violent history behind one of literature's most famous characters.

#Amleth #TheNorthman #Hamlet #Shakespeare #SaxoGrammaticus #DeedsoftheDanes #historicallegend #bloodshed #betrayal #war #GestaDanorum

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Discover the incredible true story of King Æthelstan, a figure celebrated as 'The Father of medieval England' and 'One of the Greatest Anglo-Saxon Kings.' Unlike the fictional portrayals in The Last Kingdom or Vikings, learn about the real challenges he faced and his pivotal role in uniting the Kingdoms of England under his rule. Journey into the life and legacy of this legendary King and find out how he carried forward the work of his father, Edmund The Elder, to achieve greatness.

#KingÆthelstan #TheLastKingdom #Vikings #medievalEngland #Anglo-SaxonKings #Danelaw #EdmundTheElder #unitingEngland #history

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Explore the life and achievements of Edward the Elder, the largely forgotten son of Alfred the Great, known from the series 'The Last Kingdom'. Despite his father's legendary status for reclaiming lands from the Vikings, historians consider Edward's rule to be 'incomparably more glorious'. Join us as we delve into the warrior King's unparalleled military success and his significant role in historical expansion.

#EdwardtheElder #AlfredtheGreat #TheLastKingdom #Vikings #medievalhistory #warriorking #historicalexpansion #militarysuccess #historypodcast

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Discover the incredible real-life story of Æthelflæd, known as the Lady of Mercia, and her heroic campaigns against the Danes. While many are familiar with her character from The Last Kingdom, Æthelflæd was a true warrior queen. Join us as we dive deep into her life and contributions that shaped history.

#Æthelflæd #LadyofMercia #TheLastKingdom #warriorqueen #Danishinvasions #Mercianhistory #historicalfigures #MiddleAges #womeninhistory

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Join us as we delve into the fascinating life of the real Uhtred, the ealdorman of Northumbria, who inspired the character in the TV series 'The Last Kingdom.' Discover how this incredible historical figure accomplished great feats like slaying the warrior Ubba and aiding Alfred the Great in defending the kingdom against Vikings. Understand the differences between the show's late 9th-century setting and Uhtred the Bold's 10th-century reality in a united England.

#UhtredofBebbanburg #TheLastKingdom #UhtredtheBold #AlfredtheGreat #Vikinghistory #Northumbria #Vikings #Englandhistory #historicalfigures #medievalhistory

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One of history’s greatest Viking kings, Harold Sigurdsson, also known as Harold Hardrada, stands out for his unmatched heroism in battle. Join us as we explore the glorious life of Harold Hardrada and uncover what historians of old had to say about this legendary king.

#HaroldSigurdsson #HaroldHardrada #VikingsValhalla #Vikingkings #heroisminbattle #historyprofiles #vikings #thelastkingdom #vinlandsaga #thenorthman

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