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Hello and welcome to the history of Vikings. Before I introduce today's guest, I have two important things to tell you. First being, if you would be sure to write me a review, that would be greatly appreciated,

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Today I'm joined by a very special guest,

and she is the professor of medieval European literature at the University of Oxford,

an official fellow and tutor at St. John's College.

Her recent books include Winter is Coming,

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