Ragnar Lothbrok and the Lindisfarne Raid: Origin of the Viking Age

In 793 AD, a violent raid on the monastery of Lindisfarne shocked the Christian world and marked the beginning of the Viking Age. This episode explores the historical context, the raid itself, and the lingering question: could Ragnar Lothbrok have been the leader? We examine the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, Alcuin's letters, archaeological evidence from the site, and the scholarly debate over Ragnar's involvement. Learn why Lindisfarne was targeted, what was stolen, and how the raid reshaped European history. We also consider the Norse sagas' silence on this event and what that means for Ragnar's legend. #Lindisfarne #RagnarLothbrok #VikingAge #793AD #AngloSaxonChronicle #Alcuin #MonasteryRaids #Northumbria #HolyIsland #NorseSagas #MedievalHistory #VikingRaids #AlcuinsLetters #VikingLegend #EarlyMedieval #BritishHistory #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo