Podcasts History Saga Thing Episode 7 - The Saga of Ragnar Lothbrok and His Sons

Episode 7 - The Saga of Ragnar Lothbrok and His Sons

Published: Feb. 23, 2014, 1:17 a.m.

b'In this special episode, we take\\na break from the family sagas of medieval Iceland and look forward to the\\nsecond season of History Channel\\u2019s Vikings\\nby delving into the medieval sagas and legends behind the show.\\xa0 Discussion centers on The Saga of Ragnar Lothbrok and his Sons, but Saxo Grammaticus\\u2019 Gesta Danorum, the Kr\\xe1kum\\xe1l, and The Saga of\\nRagnar\\u2019s Sons are referenced here as well.\\xa0\\nThere\\u2019s a bit of history, a bit of myth, and a few laughs to be had\\nalong the way.\\xa0 If you\\u2019re unfamiliar with\\nthe show, maybe this episode will entice you to give Vikings a try.\\xa0 You can check\\nout the first season at http://www.history.com/shows/vikings.\\n\\xa0If you\\u2019re not a fan of the show (for shame),\\nthen listen anyway. This is a podcast about Ragnar Lothbrok, his family, and\\nthe legends surrounding their exploits in medieval Europe.\\xa0 We hope you enjoy.'