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EPISODE · Dec 31, 2025 · 11 MIN

Death of Sigurd Eysteinsson

from History Dispatches · host Matt and McKinley Breen

In 892, the Viking warrior Sigurd Eysteinsson was the scourge of the north of Scotland. Through unscrupulous means, he had just defeated one of his main rivals - a Pictish chief named Máel Brigte. He rode off the battlefield with the head of his foe hanging from his saddle - a trophy of his victory. However, despite being dead, Máel Brigte would have his revenge - killing Sigurd in a most unique manner. This is the story of the Death of Sigurd Eysteinsson. Sources https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sigurd_Eysteinsson https://theorkneynews.scot/2024/03/19/earl-sigurd-i-the-mighty/ History Dispatches is part of the Airwave Media Network: www.airwavemedia.com Interested in advertising on History Dispatches? Email us at [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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