Ragnar Lothbrok and the Viking Invasion of East Anglia 865

In this episode of the Fexingo History podcast, Lucas and Luna explore the historical invasion of East Anglia by the Great Heathen Army in 865 CE, a pivotal event often linked to the legendary Ragnar Lothbrok. They examine the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle's account of the mycel hæþen here, the role of Ivar the Boneless and his brothers, and the martyrdom of King Edmund. The discussion also covers the archaeological evidence from sites like Hoxne and the political landscape of Anglo-Saxon England, shedding light on how myth and history intertwine in the story of Ragnar's sons. #RagnarLothbrok #GreatHeathenArmy #EastAnglia #KingEdmund #IvarTheBoneless #AngloSaxonChronicle #Hoxne #VikingInvasion #Danelaw #AngloSaxonEngland #VikingHistory #EdmundTheMartyr #865 #PassioSanctiEadmundi #mycelhaethenhere #VikingConquest #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo