Society · 21 min
Children of Ash and Elm
By Neil Price
This episode redefines the Viking Age, moving past the stereotype of brutal raiders to reveal a complex, globally connected, and deeply spiritual society.
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Society
Duration
21 min
What it is about
Viking history, medieval society, cultural exchange, identity
Who it is for
If you've ever felt that history's grand narratives often flatten human experience, this will feel familiar a richer, more nuanced understanding of a pivotal era.
The author
Neil Price, a leading archaeologist and historian, draws on decades of research and a deep understanding of Norse culture to reconstruct a vivid, complex portrait of the Viking world.
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