#495 – Vikings, Ragnar, Berserkers, Valhalla & the Warriors of the Viking Age

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<p>Lars Brownworth is a historian, teacher, podcaster, and author specializing in Viking history, medieval Europe, and the Byzantine Empire.<br /> Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep495-sc">https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep495-sc</a><br /> See below for timestamps, transcript, and to give feedback, submit questions, contact Lex, etc.</p> <p><b>Transcript:</b><br /> <a href="https://lexfridman.com/lars-brownworth-transcript">https://lexfridman.com/lars-brownworth-transcript</a></p> <p><b>CONTACT LEX:</b><br /> <b>Feedback</b> &#8211; give feedback to Lex: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/survey">https://lexfridman.com/survey</a><br /> <b>AMA</b> &#8211; submit questions, videos or call-in: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/ama">https://lexfridman.com/ama</a><br /> <b>Hiring</b> &#8211; join our team: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/hiring">https://lexfridman.com/hiring</a><br /> <b>Other</b> &#8211; other ways to get in touch: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/contact">https://lexfridman.com/contact</a></p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Lars&#8217;s Website: <a href="https://larsbrownworth.com/">https://larsbrownworth.com/</a><br /> The Sea Wolves (book): <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Sea-Wolves-History-Vikings/dp/1909979120">https://www.amazon.com/Sea-Wolves-History-Vikings/dp/1909979120</a><br /> Lars&#8217;s Books: <a href="https://amzn.to/4sHY0xw">https://amzn.to/4sHY0xw</a><br /> 12 Byzantine Rulers Podcast : <a href="https://12byzantinerulers.com/">https://12byzantinerulers.com/</a><br /> Norman Centuries Podcast: <a href="https://apple.co/4sgSxNi">https://apple.co/4sgSxNi</a></p> <p><b>SPONSORS:</b><br /> To support this podcast, check out our sponsors &#38; get discounts:<br /> <b>Larridin:</b> Measure AI adoption in your business.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/larridin-ep495-sc">https://larridin.com</a><br /> <b>BetterHelp:</b> Online therapy and counseling.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/betterhelp-ep495-sc">https://betterhelp.com/lex</a><br /> <b>LMNT:</b> Zero-sugar electrolyte drink mix.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/lmnt-ep495-sc">https://drinkLMNT.com/lex</a><br /> <b>Fin:</b> AI agent for customer service.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/fin-ep495-sc">https://fin.ai/lex</a><br /> <b>Shopify:</b> Sell stuff online.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/shopify-ep495-sc">https://shopify.com/lex</a><br /> <b>Perplexity:</b> AI-powered answer engine.<br /> Go to <a href="https://lexfridman.com/s/perplexity-ep495-sc">https://perplexity.ai/</a></p> <p><b>OUTLINE:</b><br /> (00:00) &#8211; Introduction<br /> (01:03) &#8211; Sponsors, Comments, and Reflections<br /> (08:57) &#8211; The start of the Viking Age<br /> (18:50) &#8211; Viking military strategy, tactics &#38; technology<br /> (32:33) &#8211; Ragnar Lothbrok<br /> (42:00) &#8211; The Great Heathen Army<br /> (46:42) &#8211; Rollo and Normandy<br /> (56:54) &#8211; Viking religion and Valhalla<br /> (1:07:25) &#8211; Viking explorers<br /> (1:12:33) &#8211; Vikings in North America<br /> (1:25:55) &#8211; Vikings in the East<br /> (1:45:33) &#8211; Byzantine Empire<br /> (1:54:17) &#8211; History and human nature</p> <p><b>PODCAST LINKS:</b><br /> &#8211; Podcast Website: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/podcast">https://lexfridman.com/podcast</a><br /> &#8211; Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://apple.co/2lwqZIr">https://apple.co/2lwqZIr</a><br /> &#8211; Spotify: <a href="https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8">https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8</a><br /> &#8211; RSS: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/">https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/</a><br /> &#8211; Podcast Playlist: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZgOdP_8GztsuKi9nrraNbKKp4">https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZgOdP_8GztsuKi9nrraNbKKp4</a><br /> &#8211; Clips Channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/lexclips">https://www.youtube.com/lexclips</a></p>