Vikingology Podcast

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The Sons of Ragnar

October 17, 2026

It’s our 70th episode and we have a treat for you!If you are or were a fan of the original History Channel series Vikings (now on various streaming services), you’ll likely remember the early protagonist of the show, Ragnar Lothbrok. If you hung on until the series ended 6 seasons later, you’ll also remember his sons. These men were all the stuff of viking legend. Except some of them were real.This time we spoke with author Paul Harper about his research into these historical figures in his n...

The Anatomy of a Raid

October 08, 2026

In the popular imagination vikings are usually portrayed as badass warriors whose primary occupation is to go out raiding and pillaging, but have you ever wondered exactly how a raid is put together? This time we chatted with Romney Smith, a medievalist historian at Australian National University about what goes into running a raiding business. It’s waaaay more interesting than just a few rando dudes jumping into a boat and setting out to see what they can get.From selecting a target to recru...

Denmark’s Viking Age Ring Fortresses

October 02, 2026

We are thrilled to welcome Søren Sindbæk back to the show!Last time we talked about the many things that make vikings human, and this time we sort of continued that thread with our discussion about the large and impressive ring fortresses that dot the Danish landscape. How could Viking Age Scandinavians have pulled off such monumental feats? Turns out their ability to muster human and natural resources and build such things was also a very human endeavor. Søren is writing a pentalogy about t...

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Exploring the Viking Age · Low booking difficulty · 1,000 - 10,000 listeners

In Our Time: History · High booking difficulty · 10,000 - 100,000 listeners

Past Lives · Medium booking difficulty · 1,000 - 10,000 listeners

Time Team · Medium booking difficulty · 1,000 - 10,000 listeners

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The publicly listed email for Vikingology Podcast: vikingology@substack.com.

How many listeners does Vikingology Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates Vikingology Podcast reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Vikingology Podcast?

Vikingology Podcast typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Specialist historians, archaeologists, or researchers with relevant academic work, publications, or books on Viking Age and medieval history. Common among recent guests: Academic research and specialist publications; Books on Viking Age history or archaeology; Recognized research in a relevant historical field. Recent guests include Romney Smith, Søren Sindbæk, and Daniel Melleno.

How hard is it to get booked on Vikingology Podcast?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Vikingology Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover History, Viking History, Archaeology, Medieval History, and Scandinavian History. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.