In this episode, the Vikings get a visit from our most interesting character so far. Ansgar is the fascinating first Christian missionary to Sweden, who tirelessly tries to spread his religion throughout Sweden, in the town of Birka. We meet many other interesting characters, including the Viking "Kings" Björn and Anund, Father Witmar, Gautbert, King Louis the Pious and a host of supporting characters in this exciting story of exploration, violence and religion. We also look in detail at Birka itself to see what life was like in Viking towns.
51. Medieval Trivia
50. Sweet Company of Mine
49. It Ain’t Over ’til It’s Over
48. Brothers In Arms
47. A Story Straight From The Bard
46. Gone With the Wind
45. State-building and Cathedral Construction
44: In Charge and In Debt
43. Valdemar: The Shackles Are Finally Off
42. No Finish to Swedish Expansion
41. An Island of its Own; The History of Gotland So Far
S4. Sweden and the Chernobyl Disaster
40. Birger Jarl or Birger King?
39. The Mighty Jarl Rises
38. Birger Begins
37. From Erik to Erik
S3. Intelligent Speech - Sweden during WWII
36. Law and Order Part Two
35. Law and Order Part One
34. Kings and Jarls Play Jenga
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