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  • Uncovering Vikings History

  • A Guide into Vikings' Exploration, Culture, Historic Battles and Their Legendary Warriors (Mythology Collection, Book 4)
  • By: Lucas Russo
  • Narrated by: Jared Zak
  • Length: 4 hrs and 4 mins
  • 4.9 out of 5 stars (29 ratings)

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Uncovering Vikings History

By: Lucas Russo
Narrated by: Jared Zak
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Publisher's summary

If you think the Vikings were just savage brutes who stole and killed, you’re missing out on a rich and complex history. Keep reading to find out more about this compelling civilization.

They’re widely known as raiders, pirates, invaders, and savages, but despite their fearsome reputation (or perhaps because of it), Vikings continue to fascinate us today.

And it’s not hard to see why.

They were brave, rebellious, and fierce fighters—plus, based on Hollywood’s portrayals, they were quite good-looking. While media highlights their violence and toughness, there’s more to the Viking culture than just conquering lands. The Vikings were not just warriors but also traders, explorers, and lawmakers—and many of their influences are still felt in the modern world.

In Uncovering Vikings History, you’ll find out just what the Vikings were capable of…and appreciate these trailblazing seafarers even more. Here is just a fraction of what you will discover inside:

  • An inside look into the lifestyle, beliefs, and glory days of these Scandinavian sea warriors
  • The truth behind Hollywood’s fanciful depictions of Vikings—what Vikings really looked like based on archeological evidence
  • Why the Vikings owed a lot of their success to their daily diet—and the surprising thing they have in common with today’s bodybuilders
  • Ragnar Lothbrok, Erik the Red, Cnut the Great, and other notable Vikings, including one who converted to Christianity as a negotiation tactic
  • How the Vikings inspired the modern-day soap opera—plus other astounding cultural contributions you wouldn’t expect from a bunch of so-called barbarians
  • How the Vikings went from worshipping Thor and the other Norse gods to revering the one God of Christianity—all without violent conflict
  • The historic battle that ended the era of the Vikings and gave rise to a new group of conquerors
  • And much more
©2022 Lucas Russo (P)2022 Lucas Russo
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Excellent lecturer

Lucas Russo is an engaging presenter, and this series of lectures on the history of the Viking Age was quite informative. I heartily endorse it!

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I learned a lot

I discovered a wealth of fascinating information about the Vikings and Scandinavia in general through this excellent lecture series. Highly suggested.

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Great Listen!

Extremely instructive listen widely. I truly enjoyed it. Count on seeing more of it. Many thanks

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Recommended!

This was outstanding from the topics covered to the speech. I would strongly advise doing this.

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Wonderful

This is a fantastic set of lectures delivered by a lecturer that is extremely informed and enthusiastic! This program was fantastic, and I heartily recommend it!

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Fascinating tour

A wonderfully engaging and erudite professor provides a fascinating examination of the Vikings and early medieval Europe in general.

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Phenomenal!

This course was excellent. If you love the Vikings, it's worth your time to listen.

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Great overview

It was an entertaining presentation. I'm glad the focus was on the Vikings' civilizing influence on Europe rather than their barbaric behavior.

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Excellent

It's very convenient to attend the lectures and this is an excellent education. It is well-written, entertaining, and full of historical detail.

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An amazing lecture!

This professor is really knowledgeable and energetic, and his lectures are outstanding! This program was fantastic, and I wholeheartedly endorse it!

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