Ragnar Lothbrok and the Viking Siege of Paris 845

In episode 111 of Fexingo History, Lucas and Luna dive into the historical Viking siege of Paris in 845 — an event often linked to the legendary Ragnar Lothbrok. Drawing on Frankish chronicles like the Annales Bertiniani and works by Dudo of Saint-Quentin, they examine what we can actually know about the siege: the fleet of 120 ships and 5,000 men sailing up the Seine, the Easter attack on Paris, the role of Charles the Bald, and the massive Danegeld of 7,000 pounds of silver. They explore the controversy of Ragnar's connection to this event — the Reginherus mentioned in the sources — and debate whether the siege was a true turning point in Viking-Frankish relations. Along the way, they discuss the tactical challenges of navigating the Seine, the Frankish response, and the legacy of the siege in later sagas and popular culture. This episode offers a focused look at one of the most famous Viking attacks, separating fact from legend.

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