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The Vikings in Britain

The Vikings in Britain

By: David Johnson
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 The Vikings were a complex and multifaceted people. They have been depicted as brutal warriors, slave owners, skilled artisans, and simple farmers. Each of these descriptions holds some truth, yet none fully captures the diversity of their character.David Johnson World
Episodes
  • The Vikings in Britain 2. The attack on Lindisfarne

    The Vikings in Britain 2. The attack on Lindisfarne
    Nov 8 2025

    The dawnof the Viking Age

    Welcome to the Vikings in Britain podcast. Today we are talking about one of the most dramatic events in medieval history.
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    10 mins
  • The Vikings in Britain 1 The Great Heathen Army

    The Vikings in Britain 1 The Great Heathen Army
    Oct 29 2025

    Listen to the Story of the Vikings in Repton, Derbyshire. A fanscinating time in British history where two very different cultures clashed, but ultimatley became one.


    Viking history, Anglo-Saxon England, Derbyshire archaeology
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    9 mins
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