Birka: two more extraordinary Viking-age graves (feat. Veronica Björkman)

 

Veronica Björkman discusses the contents of two Viking-Age graves from Birka, one the "moose man" buried with a decapitated younger man ca. AD 750, and the other a woman who reveals the rich interconnections of Birka's trade network during the 800s AD.

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Sweden's Greatest Viking King | Eric the Victorious

 

Erik Björnsson, better known as Eric the Victorious, stands among the most prominent figures of Sweden's Viking Age. While kings ruled in Sweden before him, Eric is the earliest monarch in a continuous royal succession whose existence is confirmed by multiple independent sources. For this reason, most official lists of Swedish rulers begin with his name. He earned the epithet "the Victorious", meaning "blessed with victory," after triumphing over his nephew, the legendary berserker Styrbjörn the Strong and the fearsome Jomsvikings at the Battle of Fýrisvellir, fought near Uppsala. His victory, believed by many to have been granted by Odin himself, marked the beginning of a reign characterized by Swedish expansion and growing influence. According to the medieval chroniclers Adam of Bremen and Saxo Grammaticus, Eric also claimed the throne of Denmark after defeating and exiling King Sweyn Forkbeard, thereby ruling over both Sweden and Denmark. Eric the Victorious is mentioned in numerous historical and literary sources: the Heimskringla, a chronicle of the kings of Norway; Adam of Bremen's History of the Archbishops of Hamburg; The Tale of Styrbjörn the Swedish Champion, preserved in the Flateyjarbók; and Saxo Grammaticus’ Gesta Danorum also known as the Deeds of the Danes. Though some of the accounts surrounding him are legendary in nature, the convergence of references across such diverse texts affirms that the man behind the myth was, without question, a real historical figure. This is his story. 00:00 Introduction 03:23 Ancestry & Early Life 05:58 Feud with Styrbjörn the Strong 08:07 The Battle of Fýrisvellir 11:28 Marriage to Sigrid the Haughty 12:38 Conquest of Denmark & Invasion of Saxony 16:32 Death & Legacy All credit for the music goes to: Savfk - Music Link:   • The Hunt by Savfk [CC-BY royalty free musi...   #history #historyprofiles #medieval #darkages #darkages #vikinghistory #vikings #viking #vikingage #sweden #swedishhistory #eric #ericthevictorious #king #warriorking #warriorkings #vikingshistorychannel #trending #trendingnow #trendingvideo #viralvideo #viral #viralnow #fypage #fypviral #fypyoutube #fyp #fypシ゚viral

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The Vikings | Episode 4: Viking Kingdoms

 

In this episode: The Vikings were feared warriors and raiders and are still widely regarded as pagan barbarians. However, it is often overlooked that they were also avid traders, mercenaries, and explorers. Their hunger for conquest drove them from Scandinavia into ever more distant lands. On their journeys of discovery, the Vikings left a lasting impact on Western and Eastern Europe, laying the foundation for entire kingdoms and states that still exist today. Their ships plied the seas and rivers of half the globe. They were bloodthirsty warriors and fine craftsmen. They were the Vikings.

The Vikings | Episode 3: Raiders & Explorers

 

In this episode: The Vikings were feared warriors and raiders, bearing striking names like Erik Bloodaxe and Harald Bluetooth. They are widely regarded as pagan barbarians, but it is often overlooked that they were also avid traders, mercenaries, and explorers. Their thirst for conquest drove them from Scandinavia into ever more distant lands. The traces of the Vikings lead to Western and Eastern Europe, the North Atlantic, and even as far as America. Their ships plied the seas and rivers of half the globe. They were bloodthirsty warriors and fine craftsmen. They were the Vikings.

The Vikings | Episode 2: Viking Weapons

 

In this episode: The Vikings were feared warriors and are widely regarded as barbarians. However, they were also avid traders and explorers who acquired knowledge on their journeys and used it to develop their society further. This was reflected in the production of their weapons and equipment. In addition to their traditional shipbuilding, they crafted swords inspired by Continental Europe. Using their ships, the Vikings seized every opportunity to expand even more rapidly. Their ships plied the seas and rivers of half the globe. They were bloodthirsty warriors and fine craftsmen. They were the Vikings.

The Vikings | Episode 1: Viking Dawn

In this episode: What were the origins of the feared warriors from Northern Europe? What drove this people to embark on such long sea voyages and raid foreign lands? A look into the time before the Viking Age reveals why the Vikings plundered and pillaged from the British Isles to the Caspian Sea. Their ships plied the seas and rivers of half the globe. They were bloodthirsty warriors and fine craftsmen. They were the Vikings.

The Woman Warrior of Birka

 In 1878, the body of a great Viking warrior was found in Birka, Sweden. For many years, the body was exhibited at the national museum without further attention to it.

But in 2017 a team of Swedish archaeologists under the lead of Charlotte Hedenstierna-Jonson have come to a surprising conclusion. The analysis of the DNA proves that the great warrior was not a man but actually a woman. Ever since, several counter-hypotheses have been made. Was the analysis duly made and are the results correct? Did the scientists study the right bones? What if there had been two skeletons in the grave? Charlotte is currently preparing a major scientific study to be published early 2019 in answer to the many questions raised. Based on the work of other experts, she and her team need to confirm the existence of women warriors, prove that the weapons found in the grave could be used by a woman, explain why the skeleton bore no sign of injury and show that a woman could lead the Birka garrison. All of the pieces of the puzzle will be put together in our documentary in order to tell the stry of a fascinating archaeological adventure behind the only female Viking warrior known to date.

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