History Raids with Fjorn

Raid 1: The Vikings

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Vikings. What do you think when you hear that word? Whatever comes to mind, this raid will help separate popular fantasy from historical reality. Presented by a medievalist with a master’s degree in history, Fjorn offers another way to access the academic side of the complex and often misunderstood medieval world.

Key moments:
  • 00:00 – What do you think of when you hear the word “Viking”?
  • 01:55 – What does the word “Viking” mean?
  • 03:22 – Who could be a Viking?
  • 04:43 – Were Vikings more violent than other medieval people?
  • 07:40 – What sources do we have to study the Vikings?

    • Reminder: this raid is originally a YouTube video! If you want visual aids, wander here: youtube.com/@fjorntheskald

    Looking for more to plunder? Try Fjorn’s website: fjorntheskald.com

    ♫ = “Firesong” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

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