That JORVIK Viking Thing Podcast

As far as historical figures go it seem like Vikings have the lion's share of misconceptions and misunderstandings around them. Join Miranda and Lucas go through all of the weird and wonderful ideas …

This is the final instalment in a series of four episodes about some of the characters in the Netflix show Vikings: Valhalla!
In this episode we talk about Leif Erikson and the "discovery" of North Am…

This is the third instalment in a series of four episodes about some of the characters in the Netflix show Vikings: Valhalla!
In this episode we talk about Harald Hardrada, 1066, and the "End" of the…

This is the second in a series of four episodes about some of the characters in the Netflix show Viking's Valhalla! This episode we talk about Queen Emma of Normandy, her political prowess and determ…

This is the first in our series of four episodes about some of the characters in the Netflix show Viking's Valhalla! This episode, we talk about King Canute the great, and his invasion of England.
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First you heard the legend - now hear the truth! Lucas and Miranda discuss the legends of Ragnar Lothbrok and compare that to what we actually know about the mythical figure. 

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Grab a cup of mead and curl up by the fire as we tell the tale of Ragnar Lothbrok, one of the most famous Vikings who may or may not have been real. Listen as he battles a dragon, woos several women …

Join us again as we talk to Alex Milas about one of the most influential metal bands, Amon Amarth. Alex tells us about his involvement in their brand new music video, Put Your Back Into It, and how t…

During the Coppergate excavation, the famous York Helmet was uncovered. We discussed it back in episode 8, but we're revisiting one of the only Anglian helmets ever discovered in the UK. Join us as w…

From 8th February 2022 one of the most significant Viking hoards discovered in recent years will be on display at JORVIK Viking Centre: the Silverdale Hoard. This exciting hoard contains a mixture of…

To round out our series on Viking winter, we're talking about the Frost Giants! Hosts Miranda and Lucas chat about what the sagas tell us about the Frost Giants and how that compares to how pop cultu…

One of the most popular artefacts on display at the JORVIK Viking Centre are the bone skates - ice skates made from the foot bones of a horse. But what do we actually know about Viking ice skating? W…

Gather round the hearth and listen to another saga from our own skald, Lucas Norton! Today he tells us the tale of a Viking who wants to give the King of Denmark a polar bear. Then we'll talk with hi…

You've probably heard of Ragnarok, but did you know that it might be based on a real event? Today we're talking about Fimbulwinter, the great winter that comes before Ragnarok. Listen as we talk to K…

Gather round for our interview with Nytt Land, the amazing Nordic Folk Band from Siberian Russia, as we discuss the environment, musical inspiration, and their awe inspiring new album! 

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Our very own skald, Lucas Norton, returns to the podcast to bring us this terrifying tale from Eyrbyggja Saga - the tale of the draugr, the Viking undead.

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Inside our Cabinet of Archaeological Curiosities, we'll tell you about Britain's oldest brain, a mummified cat found in the Lord Mayor's floor,  and what may be a graveyard full of Roman gladiators.

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Next in our Ominous October series, we talk to Skye McKenna about magic in Medieval York. Who were the people who were practicing magic? What did they even consider magic to be? And what exactly do w…

Welcome to Ominous October! This month, we will be delving into all things creepy and spooky - we’ll talk to all about ghosts, witches, curiosities, and viking zombies, and more hair raising history.

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Last time, we talked to our archaeologists to hear about the history of our three branches, as well as some of their most important excavations. This time, we're going to hear about some of the proje…