The British History Podcast

181 – Vikingrs Gotta Viking

Nov 7, 2015
Vikingrs establish bases in Ireland and choose to stay for the winter. The Picts seek help from Northumbria amidst devastating Viking attacks. Kenneth MacAlpin rises to power after Viking assaults on the Pictish royal line. Scandinavian raids weaken Northumbria and establish intermittent Viking rule. Viking raids shift focus to wealthy trading sites. Lack of coordinated response leads to expansion of Viking attacks and the rise of Ragnar Lothrock.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
A Desperate Kingdom Seeks Support
02:20 • 3min
3
The Rise of Kenneth MacAlpin and the Birth of Scotland
05:02 • 3min
4
Raiding, Influence, and Wars in Northumbria: The Viking Impact
07:33 • 3min
5
Viking Raids and the Development of Total Warfare
10:46 • 9min
6
Expansion of Viking Attacks and Failed Leadership
19:58 • 13min