# Episode 426: The Viking Age - Part 1: Raids

An episode of [Half-Arsed History](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1352327304), 17 Sep 2026, 57 min.

Audio: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/65a47774968ba8001771f445/e/6aab948afce2f88226fe66e3/media.mp3

In this week's episode, begin an exploration of the Viking Age, beginning with its origins by getting into how and why Norse raiders spread across the seas from Scandinavia, looting and pillaging as they went. The Most Interesting People You've Never Heard Of, the second Half-Arsed History book, is available now! Order your copy - AU/NZ (affiliate link): https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/bkq2G9 International: https://www.readings.com.au/product/9781761472596/the-most-interesting-people-youve-never-heard-of--riley-knight--2026--9781761472596 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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