Ragnar Lothbrok's Great Heathen Army Winter Camp at Torksey 872

In this episode, Lucas and Luna uncover the archaeological evidence for the Great Heathen Army's winter camp at Torksey, Lincolnshire, in 872–873. Metal detector finds reveal thousands of coins, hack-silver, and weapon fittings, painting a picture of a massive, organized Viking army that overwintered not in a fortified burh but in a temporary riverside camp. Lucas explains how the Torksey hoard—over 250,000 finds—challenges earlier ideas about Viking army mobility and logistics. They discuss the army's internal economy, the role of slaves and traders, and how this camp fits into the broader campaigns of Ivar the Boneless and Halfdan. The episode also touches on the controversial 'winter camp' hypothesis and what it means for understanding the Danelaw's formation. A fascinating look at the everyday life of the Great Heathen Army through dirt archaeology.

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