Ragnar Lothbrok's Denmark: The Real Viking Kings

We've traced Ragnar Lothbrok through raids and sagas, but what about the Denmark he supposedly ruled? In this episode, we delve into the historical kingdom of the 8th and 9th centuries, where real kings like Godfrid, Harald Klak, and Horik built fortifications like the Danevirke, clashed with Charlemagne, and hosted missionaries like St. Ansgar. Using Frankish chronicles and archaeological evidence, we separate the legendary Ragnar from the turbulent politics of early medieval Scandinavia. Discover how these rulers shaped the Viking Age from their base at Hedeby, and why their stories were later merged into the myth of Ragnar Lothbrok.

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