The Real Ragnar's Legacy: Anglo-Saxon Chronicles
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In this episode of Fexingo History, Lucas and Luna explore how the legendary Viking leader Ragnar Lothbrok is actually portrayed in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle and other contemporary sources. They discuss the Great Heathen Army's arrival in 865, the role of Ragnar's supposed sons—Ívarr the Boneless, Halfdan, and Ubba—and the political maneuvering behind the invasion. The conversation digs into the chronicle's terse entries, the distinction between Viking and Dane, and what the text reveals about the reality behind the sagas. They also examine the chronicle's version of events at York and the treaty with King Æthelred of Wessex, showing how the legend of Ragnar was used for political ends in the Danelaw.
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