In this episode we begin our exploration of the Baltic Sea region by examining two very different sources of evidence which point to early Viking activities in the Eastern Baltic. First we discuss a dramatic tale which has come down to us from the pen of everyone's favorite Icelandic author, Snorri Sturluson. This story centers around a certain Yngvarr, King of the Svear, and traces his dramatic demise at the hands of the Eistr.
We then step out of the world of literature and into the dirt to explore a remarkable archeological find which was recently uncovered on the Estonian island of Saaremaa. We talk monumental graves, ancient ships, informative skeletons and even discuss how we really are what we eat.
If you enjoyed this episode, you'll probably enjoy these other wonderful Viking Podcasts:
Saga Thing
The History of Vikings
Northern Myths
Fjorn's Hall
For more information on this episode and a full list of sources check out our website: http://vikingagepodcast.com/the-eastern-way
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COA09 - Ritual and Sacrifice in Pagan Iceland
COA08 - Bringing Thor to Iceland
COA07 - Chieftains and Temples
COA06 - Icelandic Law and Culture II: The People of Eyri
COA05 - Icelandic Law and Culture I: Mord the Fiddle
VS04 - The Ghost of Thorolf Twist-Foot
COA04 - The Icelandic Free State
COA03 - Conflict and Things in Early Iceland
COA02 - Taking Land in Iceland
COA01 - The Discovery of Iceland
The Children of Ash
VS03 - The Story of Harald Finehair III
VS02 - The Story of Harald Finehair II
Viking Stories 01 - The Story of Harald Finehair I
A Quick Update
33 - A Journey Through Society: The Lay of Rig
32 - Anniversary Q&A
31 - The Viking Soul
30 - Fate in the Viking Age - Viking Worlds III
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