The British History Podcast 206 – Did the Great Heathen Army Persecute Christians?
Jun 11, 2016
The podcast challenges the belief that the Great Heathen Army persecuted Christians in Britain. It explores the lack of reliable evidence for the destruction of Anglo-Saxon churches and discusses the changed motivations and culture of the Vikings. The chapter also examines the timing and authenticity of stories linking Piedabura to the Danes and highlights new evidence regarding the sacking of Medhamstead monastery. It emphasizes the importance of considering the context of historical accounts and the challenges of interpreting the archaeological record.
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Great Heathen Army: Fact or Fiction?
02:19 • 11min
The Link between Piedabura and the Danes: Timing and Authenticity
13:00 • 3min
Challenging the Belief of Danish Attacks on Monasteries and New Accounts of Scandinavian Violence
15:33 • 4min
Examining the Context and Credibility of Historical Accounts
19:08 • 10min