Dr Eleanor Barraclough
Historian and author specializing in the Viking Age and medieval material culture, and author of Embers of the Hands: A Hidden History of the Viking Age; guest expert discussing Viking raids and Lindisfarne on this episode.
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Dec 18, 2025 • 43min
The Most Notorious Viking Raid
Dr. Eleanor Barraclough, a historian specializing in the Viking Age, joins the discussion on the notorious raid at Lindisfarne. She reveals how this event sent shockwaves through Europe, highlighting its significance to Christendom. Eleanor explores the evolving nature of Viking raids and their motivations beyond mere terror. She also delves into the psychological impact on victims and the complexities of historical narratives shaped by bias. Listeners gain unique insights into the Viking experience and its lasting effects on history.
