The Viking Age Begins: Sweden's First Raid on the Baltic
In this episode of The History of Sweden: Vikings to Modern Global Influence, Lucas and Luna explore the shadowy origins of the Viking Age in Sweden, focusing on the first recorded raid on the Baltic coast around 750 CE. They discuss the archaeological evidence at sites like Gotland, the role of early trading centers like Birka, and the social dynamics that drove Scandinavians to the seas. The episode examines the blurred line between trader and raider, the importance of the sail in transforming Scandinavian society, and the historical challenges of pinning down a precise start date for the Viking Age. From the sagas' account of the Yngling dynasty to the earliest runestones mentioning overseas expeditions, Lucas and Luna piece together what we know—and what we don't—about Sweden's first Vikings.
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