Ragnar's Sons and the Viking Conquest of England

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore how the sons of Ragnar Lothbrok turned legend into history. From the arrival of the Great Heathen Army in 865 to the fall of York, they unravel the careers of Ívarr the Boneless, Halfdan Ragnarsson, and Ubba. They examine the strategic brilliance behind the conquest, the alliance with the Kingdom of East Anglia, and the pivotal role of the 'mycel hæþen here' in reshaping England. Along the way, they untangle fact from saga, discussing the Annals of St. Bertin, the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, and the archaeological evidence from Repton. They also touch on the legacy of the Danelaw and how Ragnar's saga may have been shaped by his sons' real-world successes. A must-listen for anyone curious about how a legendary figure's offspring left an indelible mark on medieval Britain.

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