We begin this episode by getting to know the Rus in more detail, a name for the Swedish Vikings as they headed east towards modern day Russia, Ukraine, Greece and Turkey. We see how the Byzantine and Arabic sources describe these new arrivals and determine exactly how "Swedish" they remained after their many trips to the region. We also talk about how some of these Rus ended up back in western Europe, as part of a Byzantine diplomatic mission to Louis the Pious from the last episode, and how this explains in more detail how these Vikings could be Rus and Swedish at the same time.
31. Sverker
30. Queens, Rebels and Crusades
29. Christianity Spreads Its Wings
28. 50 Years and 10 Reigns
27. The Sons of Olof Skötkonung
26. Enter the High Middle Ages
25. One Year Anniversary!!
S2. Swedish Urban Bomb Shelters
24. Sigtuna - Sweden's Oldest Town
23. Olof Skötkonung - The First Swedish King!
22. Erik Segersäll - The First Swedish King?
21. Wrapping Up the Viking Age
20. Viking Sites in Stockholm
19. Viking Religion and Beliefs
18. Stories of Viking Women
17. Viking Women Part Two
16. Viking Women Part One
News Update
15. Igor, a Viking Ruler in Kiev
14. From Vikings To Rus
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