Today we are looking at the Danelaw: the part of England where Viking settlers and warriors left a lasting mark.

Maldon still speaks to us. It is remembered because, in the face of defeat, there was meaning in loyalty, honour, and courage.

Ragnar Lothbrok: a name that echoes throughViking legend, medieval saga, and popular imagination.

In this episode, we will discuss how the Vikings transformed one of England's oldest cities into the heart of a wealthy Scandinavian kingdom.

Today, we are following the life of a man whosestory stretches from the icy valleys of Norway to the glittering palaces ofConstantinople, from the battlefields of Sicily to the fields of northernEngland, and whose death in the autumn of 1066

Harold Hardrada’s death in 1066, is considered by many to be the end of the Viking era. Some cultures and civilisations tend to peter out slowly and fade away, but as with most things Viking, this was not the case, and Harald certainly went out with a bang rather than a whimper. Whilst he was thought to be a Christian, I’m sure that Odin, the All-Father himself, would have been proud of him

She became one of the most successful rulers in early medieval history, so why isn’t she more widely known?

He was undoubtably a skilled leader and warrior whounderstood the need for a strong Kingdom. Alfred promoted literacy amongst his people and was a defender ofthe Christian faith. Alfred developed the legal system blending traditional Anglo-Saxonlaws with Christian principles.

Truly a great man.