Byzantine Viking Mercenaries: The Varangian Guard

Explore the fascinating history of the Varangian Guard, an elite unit of Norse, Swedish, and Rus warriors who served as personal bodyguards to Byzantine emperors from the late ninth to the fourteenth century. Discover their exceptional combat skills, unwavering loyalty, and varied duties, from battlefield heroes to imperial jailers.
00:00: Introduction02:02: Chapter 1 - Founding the Order05:07: Chapter 2 - Berserkers in the Order06:42: Chapter 3 - Harald Hardrada Enlists14:40: Chapter 4 - The End of the Varangian Guard
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