David Johnson

The Vikings in Britain

History EN ↓ 5 episodes

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.

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David Johnson

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The Vikings in Britain - 5 Harald Hadrada – The last of the Vikings 07.07.2026 24:24

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

The Vikings in Britain 4 Æthelflæd, the warrior lady who defied the Vikings 08.06.2026 10:35

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

The Vikings in Britain 3. The Saxon fightback – Alfred the Great 09.12.2025 11:24

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.

The Vikings in Britain 2. The attack on Lindisfarne 08.11.2025 10:14

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.

The Vikings in Britain 1 The Great Heathen Army 29.10.2025 9:15

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