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b"Northumbria\\u2019s \\u2018holy island\\u2019, Lindisfarne, was invaded by Vikings on 8th June, 793 in a smash-and-grab, \\u2018shock and awe\\u2019 attack that left locals reeling for decades.\\n\\xa0\\nThe completely unexpected incursion was not, in fact, the first time Viking forces invaded the English coastline, but was, undoubtedly, the moment their reputation as merciless warriors and pirates was sealed.\\nIn this episode, Arion, Rebecca and Olly explain why the Vikings targeted so many of their raids on monasteries; consider why Lindisfarne was, in the first place, regarded as such a spiritual site; and explain why many Englishmen viewed the raid as vengeance from God\\u2026\\nFurther Reading:\\n\\u2022 \\u2018The Holy Island of Lindisfarne\\u2019 (Visit Northumberland): https://www.visitnorthumberland.com/explore/destinations/islands/holy-island\\n\\u2022 \\u2018The Viking Raid Of Lindisfarne In AD 793: Your Guide\\u2019 (HistoryExtra, 2019): https://www.historyextra.com/period/viking/guide-viking-raid-lindisfarne-what-happened-when/\\n\\u2022 \\u2018Viking Raid on Lindisfarne (AD793)\\u2019 (Simple History, 2019): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rS3YfhAiXHU\\nBut our discussion about Lindisfarne doesn't end with today's episode... there's also a chat about WIlliam of Normandy\\u2019s Viking connections, the perfect weather for a Viking invasion, and the identity crisis of Northumbrian Christians - but, to hear that, and a bonus bit like it each and every week, you need to subscribe to \\u2018The Bonus Pack\\u2019 on Apple Podcasts, or at https://patreon.com/Retrospectors. Thanks!\\n#War #Vikings #Christian\\xa0\\nFor bonus material and to support the show, visit\\xa0Patreon.com/Retrospectors\\nWe'll be back tomorrow! Follow us wherever you get your podcasts:\\xa0podfollow.com/Retrospectors\\nThe Retrospectors are Olly Mann, Rebecca Messina & Arion McNicoll, with Matt Hill.\\nTheme Music: Pass The Peas. Announcer: Bob Ravelli. Graphic Design: Terry Saunders. Edit Producer: Sophie King.\\nCopyright: Rethink Audio / Olly Mann 2022.\\n Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices"