Hanging with History

6. The Sons of Ragnar, Vikings Part 3

April 26, 2020 Harald Hansen Season 1 Episode 6
Hanging with History
6. The Sons of Ragnar, Vikings Part 3
Show Notes

3rd of 6 Viking story arc.  These have been very popular.  We take a very historical, but unconventionally pro-Viking view.

Vikings conquer 3 English kingdoms and settle down.  They just seem unstoppable, until they decide to stop.  The Danelaw is established with long term consequences for the history of England, the English language and the legal system.  The Challenges of determining exactly how much influence on the development of Middle English came from Old Norse is explored.  What were the viking settlements like and how were they established?