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What were ordinary Vikings really like?

What were ordinary Vikings really like?

Update: 2024-12-13

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On this episode Jason talks to Eleanor Barraclough about her new book, Embers of the Hands, about the day-t-day lives and material culture of ordinary Vikings.

Producer: Natt Tapley

Audio: Pete Dennis

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What were ordinary Vikings really like?

What were ordinary Vikings really like?