Vikings
How did Vikings reshape world history?
4.7 (26)
67 mins
Explore the impact of Viking culture, from folktales to the genetic ancestry of Britain, in this skoob. Understand the significance of drinking traditions and the value of silk in Viking society. Also discover how Viking raids, trade, and colonization reshaped Europe's cultural landscape.
Ep 1:
Silk, Fate, and the Sacred Cup
From sacred silk woven by the Norns to binding drinking oaths sworn on sacrificial boars, discover how destiny and drink ruled Viking life.
Ep 2:
Ale of the Gods, Ale of the Earth
Explore Valhalla's eternal feast and Odin's sacred mead, then follow archaeologist Patrick McGovern's real-world quest to unearth 2,000-year-old Nordic grog.
Ep 3:
Cod, DNA, and Viking Wanderlust
A talking cod, a mysterious Basque people, and Viking cod-preserving seafarers converge before modern genetics reveals Norse DNA hidden in British bloodlines.
Ep 4:
The Warrior's Divided World
Beneath a stark 'Viking or Victim' worldview lies a dangerous binary of strength and weakness still shaping soldiers, lawyers, and everyday lives today.
Ep 5:
Raiders Who Stayed
Beyond brutal raids on Lindisfarne, Vikings became settlers and traders who reshaped England's land, culture, and drinking halls forever.
Discussions (21)
Garry
Level 7 · 9 mo agoBrewer here. Can confirm. Birch sap works exactly like maple syrup for fermentation. I use it in my home brews and the sugar content definitely does the job.
Carl
Level 5 · 9 mo agoSilk isn't that delicate.
Sophia
Level 3 · 8 mo agoCan confirm the boasting was 100% real! It was called flyting and was basically a rap battle. The podcast nailed how dramatic they were 🤣
