Ragnar Lothbrok and the Siege of Anglo-Saxon Strongholds

In this episode of Fexingo History, Lucas and Luna delve into the tactical brilliance of Viking sieges during the Great Heathen Army's conquest of Anglo-Saxon England. Focusing on the winter of 868-869, they explore Ivar the Boneless and Ubba's assault on the fortress of Nottingham and the subsequent siege of York (Eoferwic). Drawing on the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle and archaeological evidence from Repton, they discuss the use of earthworks, starvation tactics, and the famous 'blood eagle' ritual. The episode also examines the political fragmentation of Northumbria, Mercia, and East Anglia that left them vulnerable. Join us for a close look at how the Vikings turned siege warfare into an art of conquest, reshaping England's destiny. #VikingSiege #GreatHeathenArmy #IvarTheBoneless #AngloSaxonChronicle #SiegeOfNottingham #SiegeOfYork #Eoferwic #Repton #Northumbria #Mercia #EastAnglia #Burhs #VikingWarfare #MedievalHistory #EarlyMedieval #NorthernEurope #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo