Chapter
The Vulnerability Of Wealth And Power In The Ancient World
51:10 - 57:03 (05:52)
Without modern surveillance and response elements, the wealthy and powerful were vulnerable to attacks in Ancient times. This is attributed to the lack of military elements and the allure of immense wealth.
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The Viking warrior reputation is due in part to their ability to target wealthy, undefended areas due to the lack of modern military and surveillance.
51:10 - 53:11 (02:01)
Viking Warrior
Summary
The Viking warrior reputation is due in part to their ability to target wealthy, undefended areas due to the lack of modern military and surveillance. Their reputation was further amplified by fighting people who were nowhere near their equals.
ChapterThe Vulnerability Of Wealth And Power In The Ancient World
EpisodeShow 69 - Twilight of the Aesir
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
The Vikings were feared and fearless warriors during the early medieval period, with their opponents, including monks, trying to parry their war axes with crosses while they attempted to understand the gods the Vikings worshipped.
53:11 - 57:03 (03:51)
Vikings
Summary
The Vikings were feared and fearless warriors during the early medieval period, with their opponents, including monks, trying to parry their war axes with crosses while they attempted to understand the gods the Vikings worshipped.