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EPISODE · May 28, 2026 · 6 MIN

Ragnar Lothbrok and the Rus-Byzantine Treaty of 907

from Ragnar Lothbrok: Legend, Myth, and Historical Reality — Fexingo History · host Fexingo

This episode dives into the Rus-Byzantine Treaty of 907, a pivotal moment in the Viking Age that shaped the relationship between the Norse Rus and the Byzantine Empire. Lucas and Luna explore the historical context of Oleg of Novgorod's campaign against Constantinople, the terms of the treaty, and its significance for trade, diplomacy, and the integration of the Rus into the medieval world. They discuss primary sources like the Rus' Primary Chronicle, the role of Varangians in Byzantine service, and the treaty's implications for the Kievan Rus' development. The episode also touches on the legendary connections between Ragnar Lothbrok's sons and the Rus, examining how saga traditions blend with historical records. This is a fresh angle that hasn't been covered in prior episodes, focusing on a specific diplomatic event rather than military raids or settlement. #RusByzantineTreaty907 #OlegOfNovgorod #KievanRus #ByzantineEmpire #Varangians #RusPrimaryChronicle #VikingDiplomacy #TradeRoutes #Constantinople #VikingAge #NorseHistory #EasternEurope #RagnarLothbrok #MedievalHistory #Diplomacy #History #FexingoHistory #Podcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

This episode dives into the Rus-Byzantine Treaty of 907, a pivotal moment in the Viking Age that shaped the relationship between the Norse Rus and the Byzantine Empire. Lucas and Luna explore the historical context of Oleg of Novgorod's campaign against Constantinople, the terms of the treaty, and its significance for trade, diplomacy, and the integration of the Rus into the medieval world. They discuss primary sources like the Rus' Primary Chronicle, the role of Varangians in Byzantine service, and the treaty's implications for the Kievan Rus' development. The episode also touches on the legendary connections between Ragnar Lothbrok's sons and the Rus, examining how saga traditions blend with historical records. This is a fresh angle that hasn't been covered in prior episodes, focusing on a specific diplomatic event rather than military raids or settlement. #RusByzantineTreaty907 #OlegOfNovgorod #KievanRus #ByzantineEmpire #Varangians #RusPrimaryChronicle #VikingDiplomacy #TradeRoutes #Constantinople #VikingAge #NorseHistory #EasternEurope #RagnarLothbrok #MedievalHistory #Diplomacy #History #FexingoHistory #Podcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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