The British History Podcast

157 – Lindisfarne

Mar 24, 2015
Northumbria, known for its problems such as blood feuds and regicide, faced even darker times in 793 with a massive whirlwind causing famine. Lindisfarne, a wealthy target, was vulnerable to Viking raiders who displayed their brutal tendencies. The podcast explores the impact of the raid on Lindisfarne, the English response, and cultural efforts to seek divine appeasement.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
The Troubled State of Northumbria
02:16 • 16min
3
The Vulnerability of Lindisfarne
17:56 • 5min
4
The Brutality of Viking Raiders
23:04 • 2min
5
Viking Raid on Lindisfarne and the English Response
25:22 • 2min