In this chapter, the speaker discusses the criticisms of journalism, particularly the idea that stories are chosen based on their shocking or violent nature. They reference a quote by Will Durant about how history may exaggerate the damage done by Norse and Magyar raids and overlook the intervals of security and peace. The speaker also mentions the concept of another story being killed by over-checking in the news business.
Pagan Viking Sea Kings spend the 10th and 11th centuries morphing into Christian monarchs. But with rulers like Harald Bluetooth and Svein Forkbeard it's debatable whether things will be any less horrific for Scandinavia's neighbors