Hey guys, before we get into today's amazing show, I want to recommend to you one of my favorite

history podcasts that I listen to. Dead Ideas, the podcast of extinct thoughts and practices,

explores ideas and practices once believed to be true, but no longer. Starting May 13th,

they will be starting a new series all about Viking berserkers. This series

will cover not only berserkers, but the whole of the Viking world. From all thingy lawsuits

to the hotly debated topic of shield maidens, this new series by the Dead Ideas podcast

is one that you will not want to miss. Hello and welcome to the history of Vikings. Before we get into today's show, I have two

important things to tell you. If you enjoy the history of Vikings, then do me a favor and write me a review.

I would love to hear your feedback.

Secondly, if you have any good episode ideas, questions, or know someone that you think I should

have on the show, feel free to contact me, and I would be delighted to hear from you.

The easiest way to contact me is via my email address,

which is Noah at the History of Vikings.com. Today's show is something quite special,

and I think both you and I are in for a real treat. Today's show will be guest hosted by a

truly remarkable gentleman named Pete, who runs a acclaimed and delightful YouTube channel

called History Time.

On Pete's YouTube channel, there are videos about all sorts of exciting topics of history,

especially quite a few in relation to the Vikings.

Today, Pete will be giving us a guided tour of Viking Age Britain.

That being said, I'm going to step away from the microphone and listen along with you

to the wonderful work that

Pete has prepared for us today. Pete, take it away. In the year 865, a great army of Scandinavian

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