EPISODE · May 26, 2026 · 7 MIN
The Shetland Islands: Viking Frontier of the North Atlantic
from Ragnar Lothbrok: Legend, Myth, and Historical Reality — Fexingo History · host Fexingo
In this episode of Ragnar Lothbrok: Legend, Myth, and Historical Reality, Lucas and Luna explore the Shetland Islands as a Viking frontier of the North Atlantic. They discuss the archaeological site of Jarlshof, the Pictish inhabitants before the Norse, and the Udal law system. The episode draws on the King's Mirror (Konungs skuggsjá) for insights into medieval Shetland and examines Norse place names that still dot the landscape. A fascinating look at how these islands became a crucial stepping stone for Viking expansion. #ShetlandIslands #VikingAge #Jarlshof #Picts #UdalLaw #Norse #NorthAtlantic #KonungsSkuggsja #KingsMirror #NorsePlaceNames #Archaeology #MedievalScotland #VikingExpansion #NorthernEurope #FexingoHistory #RagnarLothbrok #History #Podcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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In this episode of Ragnar Lothbrok: Legend, Myth, and Historical Reality, Lucas and Luna explore the Shetland Islands as a Viking frontier of the North Atlantic. They discuss the archaeological site of Jarlshof, the Pictish inhabitants before the Norse, and the Udal law system. The episode draws on the King's Mirror (Konungs skuggsjá) for insights into medieval Shetland and examines Norse place names that still dot the landscape. A fascinating look at how these islands became a crucial stepping stone for Viking expansion. #ShetlandIslands #VikingAge #Jarlshof #Picts #UdalLaw #Norse #NorthAtlantic #KonungsSkuggsja #KingsMirror #NorsePlaceNames #Archaeology #MedievalScotland #VikingExpansion #NorthernEurope #FexingoHistory #RagnarLothbrok #History #Podcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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