About this episode

This episode explores the Viking Age and the evidence surrounding Scandinavian activities in Europe prior to the well-known attacks.

The Viking Age began in 793 with the attack on Lindisfarne--or did it? Evidence indicates Scandanavian explorers and traders had been active in Europe for decades before suddenly adopting the new strategy which brought fear to Europe. Cast List: Eric Meyers: Narrator Tim Sutherland: Host / Archaeologist Raili Allmäe: Osteologist, Tallinn University John Haywood: Historian and Author Marge Konsa: Archaeologist, University of Tartu Louise Loe: Project Manager, Oxford Archaeology Jüri Peets: Archaeologist, Tallinn University Neil Price: Archaeologist, Uppsala University Dave Score: Head of Field Research, Oxford Archaeology Steve Wallis: Archaeological Director, Dorset District Administration Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Tim Sutherland

Topics covered

• Viking Age
• archaeology
• mass execution
• European history
• Scandinavian explorers

Keywords

• Viking Age
• mass execution
• archaeology
• Scandinavian explorers
• European history

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Tallinn University, University of Tartu, Oxford Archaeology, Uppsala University, Dorset District Administration

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