The British History Podcast

214 – National Lampoon’s Viking Vacation

Sep 4, 2016
King Half-Dan receives Danegeld from Mercia and Wessex, resides in London. Fate of London citizens under Danish occupation. Half-Dan faces challenges of mutiny and loss of Jorvik. Decision-making and consequences of paying Danegeld. Half-Dan's return south and march to Repton.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
The Fate of London Under Danish Occupation
02:20 • 5min
3
Viking Leader's Strategic Moves and Concerns
07:14 • 2min
4
The Decision to Pay: Dang Guilds and their Consequences
09:44 • 10min
5
Half-Dan's Return and the March to Repton
19:56 • 5min