Jorvik: The Viking Town That Shaped Medieval England

This episode explores the archaeological record of Jorvik – the medieval Norse capital on the banks of the River Ouse – and shows how its waterlogged artefacts reveal a bustling trading hub, craft specialization, and political significance that challenged conventional narratives of Viking raids. From finely preserved wooden longhouses to amber bracelets and silver ingots, the finds illuminate Jorvik’s place as the administrative heart of the Danelaw, its cosmopolitan connections across the North Sea, and its lasting influence on the urban fabric of England after the Norman Conquest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices