Ragnar Lothbrok: The Historical Context of the 845 Siege of Paris

In this episode, we step back from the legendary tales of Ragnar Lothbrok to examine the historical 845 Siege of Paris through contemporary sources. Lucas and Luna explore the Frankish chronicles, including the Annales Bertiniani, and the account of the monk Lupus of Ferrières. They discuss the figure of Reginherus, likely the historical inspiration for Ragnar, and how his fleet of 120 ships sailed up the Seine, sacked Paris, and extracted a massive Danegeld from Charles the Bald. The conversation delves into Carolingian defensive strategies, the disintegration of the Frankish Empire, and the long-term impact of Viking incursions on European history. This episode grounds the legendary Ragnar in a tangible historical event, offering a fresh perspective away from the sagas. #RagnarLothbrok #SiegeOfParis845 #Vikings #Carolingian #CharlesTheBald #AnnalesBertiniani #Reginherus #Danegeld #Seine #LupusOfFerriRes #WestFrankia #MedievalHistory #VikingAge #HistoricalContext #FrankishEmpire #Siege #History #FexingoHistory #NorseSagas #Lindisfarne Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo