The British History Podcast

218 – The Kingdom of Jorvik

Oct 19, 2016
Explore the obscure history of Orkney and its recent transformations. Discover the strategic importance of Orkney and the Shetlands for the Northmen. Learn about the settlement of the Kingdom of Jorvik and its impact on the region. Dive into the transition and conversion of warriors in Jorvik. Discuss the aftermath of the Danish invasion in Northumbria and East Anglia. Explore the nuanced reality of the Viking era and King Egbert II's reign.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
The Strategic Importance of Orkney and the Shetlands
01:47 • 16min
3
The Settlement of Jorvik and its Impact
18:15 • 6min
4
The Transition and Conversion in the Kingdom of Jorvik
24:34 • 2min
5
Aftermath of Danish Invasion in Northumbria and East Anglia
26:26 • 10min
6
King Egbert II and the Nuanced Viking Era
36:37 • 2min