Ragnar Lothbrok and the Rus-Byzantine Treaty of 911

In Episode 68 of Ragnar Lothbrok: Legend, Myth, and Historical Reality, Lucas and Luna delve into the Rus-Byzantine Treaty of 911, a pivotal diplomatic agreement between the Kievan Rus' and the Byzantine Empire. This episode explores the treaty's provisions, the context of Oleg of Novgorod's campaign against Constantinople, and the light it sheds on the integration of Varangian Rus' into the political landscape of Eastern Europe. Discover the terms that regulated trade, legal disputes, and military service, and how this treaty marks a shift from Viking raiding to statecraft. The hosts examine primary sources like the Rus' Primary Chronicle and the text of the treaty itself, discussing the balance between Norse and Slavic influences in the early Rus' state. They also address the controversy among historians over whether the Rus' were primarily Scandinavian or Slavic, using the treaty as evidence. Perfect for listeners interested in Viking Age diplomacy, Byzantine-Rus relations, or the early medieval history of Eastern Europe. #RusByzantineTreaty911 #OlegOfNovgorod #KievanRus #ByzantineEmpire #Varangians #RusPrimaryChronicle #VikingDiplomacy #Constantinople #NorseSlavicSynthesis #EarlyMedieval #EasternEurope #TradeTreaty #LegalHistory #NormanistTheory #VikingAge #History #FexingoHistory #RagnarLothbrok Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo