About this episode

Johanna and K.S. interview Megan Formanek about Viking trading routes and the adventurous spirit of the Vikings.

In this episode, Johanna and K.S. talk to Megan Formanek, author of the Viking Trading Lands series. We discussed the Eastern trading routes of the Vikings, the Rus, and how those of us in the U.S. and Australia can identify with the adventurous Viking spirit. And much more! Links: Megan Formanek - meganformanek.com YouTube - @Megan.Formanek Instagram - meganformanekauthor Johanna Wittenberg - johannawittenberg.com K.S. Barton - ksbarton.com

People in this episode

Hosts: Johanna Wittenberg, K.S. Barton

Guest: Megan Formanek

Topics covered

• Vikings
• Eastern trading routes
• Rus
• Viking spirit
• adventure

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Viking Trading Lands, meganformanek.com, johannawittenberg.com, ksbarton.com, YouTube, Instagram

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