Chapter
The Siege of Paris in 885-886
5:00:19 - 5:11:46 (11:26)
This episode covers the details of the Siege of Paris in 885-886, where Vikings raided and tried to take over the city. It includes various attempts by both defenders and attackers, and how the siege contributed to the fall of the Carolingian Empire.
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Historical evidence, including Abbo's account, suggests that women played a significant role in Viking battles, potentially taking part in fighting, killing injured enemies, and tending to their own wounded warriors.
5:00:19 - 5:02:51 (02:32)
Summary
Historical evidence, including Abbo's account, suggests that women played a significant role in Viking battles, potentially taking part in fighting, killing injured enemies, and tending to their own wounded warriors.
ChapterThe Siege of Paris in 885-886
EpisodeShow 69 - Twilight of the Aesir
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
This episode discusses the events that occurred during the Viking Siege of Paris, including how Count Odo played a key role in repelling the invaders and later went on to become a French monarch.
5:02:52 - 5:06:02 (03:10)
Summary
This episode discusses the events that occurred during the Viking Siege of Paris, including how Count Odo played a key role in repelling the invaders and later went on to become a French monarch.
ChapterThe Siege of Paris in 885-886
EpisodeShow 69 - Twilight of the Aesir
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
Historian Dan Jones discusses the cost of Viking invasions on the Frankish Empire and the power and unity that began to emerge within Viking groups towards the end of the 9th century.
5:06:02 - 5:11:46 (05:43)
Summary
Historian Dan Jones discusses the cost of Viking invasions on the Frankish Empire and the power and unity that began to emerge within Viking groups towards the end of the 9th century.