In this special episode, we take a break from the family sagas of medieval Iceland and look forward to the second season of History Channel’s Vikings by delving into the medieval sagas and legends behind the show. Discussion centers on The Saga of Ragnar Lothbrok and his Sons, but Saxo Grammaticus’ Gesta Danorum, the Krákumál, and The Saga of Ragnar’s Sons are referenced here as well. There’s a bit of history, a bit of myth, and a few laughs to be had along the way. If you’re unfamiliar with the show, maybe this episode will entice you to give Vikings a try. You can check out the first season at http://www.history.com/shows/vikings. If you’re not a fan of the show (for shame), then listen anyway. This is a podcast about Ragnar Lothbrok, his family, and the legends surrounding their exploits in medieval Europe. We hope you enjoy.
Episode 35b - Third Quarter Court (Results)
Saga Brief 23 - Drinking in the Viking Age and the Sagas (Part II - How They Drank)
Episode 35a - Third Quarter Court (Review)
Saga Brief 22 - Drinking in the Viking Age and the Sagas of Icelanders (Part 1 - What Were They Drinking)
Episode 34c - The Saga of Gunnar of Keldugnup (Judgments)
Episode 34b - The Saga of Gunnar the Fool of Keldugnup
Episode 34a - The Saga of Gunnar the Fool of Keldugnup (chapters 1-5)
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Saga Short 10 - The Tales of Thormod and Thorarin the Overbearing
Episode 33g - The Saga of the Sworn Brothers (Judgments)
Episode 33f - The Saga of the Sworn Brothers (chapters 23-24)
Episode 33e - The Saga of the Sworn Brothers (chapters 18-23)
Episode 33d - The Saga of the Sworn Brothers (chapters 13-18)
Episode 33c - The Saga of the Sworn Brothers (chapters 7-13 with Thormod)
Episode 33b - The Saga of the Sworn Brothers (chapters 7-13 with Thorgeir)
Episode 33a - The Saga of the Sworn Brothers
Saga Short 9 - The Tale of Gisl Illugason
Saga Brief 21 - Interpreting the Past Series (Part I) - Modern Perceptions of the Viking Age with Verena Hoefig and Zachary Melton
Episode 32d - The Saga of Thord Menace (Judgments)
Episode 32c - The Saga of Thord Menace (chapters 10-14)
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