EPISODE · May 2, 2023 · 5 MIN
The Varangian Guard Elite Warriors of Assassin's Creed The Golden City
from Visions of the Past · host Andrew Beardsley
In this episode, thanks to the release of Assassin's Creed: The Golden City by Jaleigh Johnson, we explore the fascinating world of the Varangian Guard, an elite group of Scandinavian and Eastern European warriors who served as bodyguards for the Byzantine emperors from the 10th to the 14th centuries. We dive into the history of the Varangian Guard and their significant impact on the Byzantine Empire, as well as the cultural exchange between the Byzantine Empire and the Scandinavian world. In this episode, you’ll find out What the Varangian Guard was and when they were formed How the Varangian Guard were divided What we can learn from the Varangian Guard Want to be part of the brotherhood? There are several ways you can support this podcast: Show your support! Buy me a coffee to help fund future episodes. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and iHeart Radio. Leave a review on Apple Podcast Check out my TikTok: @visionsofthepastpodcast Follow me on Twitter: @visions_ac Find me on Instagram: @visions_ac Music by: Joseph McDade
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