Ragnar Lothbrok: Viking Legend
Dan Snow's History Hit
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The Origins of the Viking Empire
R Ragnar is not seen so much as an originating figure for Viking raids because there's plenty of Viking activity kind of going on already. The dragon slaying was very early in his career, but it was the peak of his career. After that, he still carries on ruling and gets to the point where his sons are eclipsing him in fame. They've even got a plan to go and conquer Rome, but they're thwarted in that by a rather cunning man who meets them on the way.
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