The Viking Age: New Perspectives on History and Culture

In twelve lectures, The Viking Age: New Perspectives on History and Culture corrects the record on a transformative period in world history. With Dr. Jennifer Paxton as your expert guide, you will use archeological, textual, and literature evidence to unpack the scope and scale of Viking exploits in Europe. You’ll examine what it meant to be a Viking, get to know the Viking women who broke out of their ascribed gender roles and affected change, investigate whether Vikings deserve their bloodthirsty reputation, and look at how the Norse religion and Christianity alike informed politics, society, and everyday life across the Viking world.