Chapter
The Viking Age phenomenon
2:03:48 - 2:15:21 (11:33)
The Vikings acquired territory mainly through raids or being given control by the various successor kingdoms of Charlemagne, creating a chaotic situation where Vikings from different countries fought each other for control of the territory.
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The transcript discusses various strategies to fight piracy, from ancient Rome's naval raids to Vikings' winter camps, and even to the Apache's method of stealing and squatting in residence.
2:03:48 - 2:06:54 (03:06)
Summary
The transcript discusses various strategies to fight piracy, from ancient Rome's naval raids to Vikings' winter camps, and even to the Apache's method of stealing and squatting in residence.
ChapterThe Viking Age phenomenon
EpisodeShow 69 - Twilight of the Aesir
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
Viking expansion across Europe involved not only raids and conquests, but also the acquisition of territory through alliances and inheritance.
2:06:54 - 2:12:08 (05:14)
Summary
Viking expansion across Europe involved not only raids and conquests, but also the acquisition of territory through alliances and inheritance. The intricacies of Viking politics and culture continue to fascinate people today due to a natural curiosity about ancestry.
ChapterThe Viking Age phenomenon
EpisodeShow 69 - Twilight of the Aesir
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
In the Viking Age, defending royal lands against Viking invasions was crucial to maintain rulers’ power.
2:12:08 - 2:15:21 (03:13)
Summary
In the Viking Age, defending royal lands against Viking invasions was crucial to maintain rulers’ power. The Franks had a similar process hundreds of years prior and the barbaric appearance of Vikings is due to being taken out of their own time period.