Ragnar Lothbrok's Great Heathen Army: The Viking Invasion That Changed England

In this episode, Lucas and Luna delve into the Great Heathen Army, the massive Viking force that invaded England in 865 AD. They explore the army's composition, leadership under Ivar the Boneless, Ubbe, and Halfdan, and its strategic campaigns across East Anglia, Northumbria, Mercia, and Wessex. The discussion covers key battles, the winter camps at Repton and York, the establishment of the Danelaw, and the lasting impact on Anglo-Saxon England. Lucas explains the distinction between raiding and conquest, the role of Danish settlement, and the eventual resistance led by Alfred the Great. The episode clarifies the historical evidence from the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle and archaeological finds, while addressing myths like the blood eagle and the legend of Ragnar's revenge. Tune in for a nuanced look at how this Viking army reshaped English history. #GreatHeathenArmy #IvarTheBoneless #Ubbe #HalfdanRagnarsson #Danelaw #Repton #York #AngloSaxonEngland #VikingInvasion #AlfredTheGreat #History #FexingoHistory #VikingAge #AngloSaxonChronicle #BattleOfAshdown #MicelHere #VikingWarfare #Danegeld #RagnarLothbrok #NorseSagas Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo