Ragnar Lothbrok and the Viking Trade Network: From Birka to Baghdad

In this episode of Fexingo History, Lucas and Luna explore the vast Viking trade network that connected Scandinavia to the Islamic Caliphate and beyond. Drawing on archaeological finds from Birka, Hedeby, and the Russian river routes, they discuss how Viking merchants traded furs, slaves, and walrus ivory for silver dirhams and luxury goods. The conversation covers the role of the Rus Khaganate, the Volga trade route, and the account of Ibn Fadlan. They also touch on the controversial theory that Ragnar Lothbrok's legend may have been shaped by his sons' involvement in these eastern trade networks. No prior knowledge required—just a curiosity about the economic forces behind the Viking Age.

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