Could You Survive a Viking Invasion?

Find out whether you could cut it as a Viking warrior in the latest full episode from Survive History. Host Louee Dessent takes you on an immersive journey back to 865 AD, when the Great Viking Army began its conquest of Anglo-Saxon England.

With the return of Vikings Valhalla Season 3 on Netflix, we'll sort fact from fiction and discover the real lives of Viking raiders.

Discover the untold stories of Viking life and death as Louee explores a Viking winter camp, revealing how these legendary warriors spent their leisure time, endured hardships, and prepared for battle. Learn about the campaigns that saw the Norsemen attempt to topple the kingdoms of Northumbria, East Anglia, Mercia and Wessex.

Joining up with Blodorn Englar - a group that practises full contact Viking combat - Louee dons authentic Viking dress and armour, including traditional chainmail and a spectacle helmet. Experience the might of Viking weaponry firsthand as he tests out spears, axes, and swords, showcasing the brutal effectiveness of these ancient tools of war.

Feel the intensity of 9th century combat as Louee joins a shield wall, demonstrating the tactics and camaraderie that were essential for Viking survival on the battlefield. The episode reaches its dramatic climax with a fierce Viking duel, known as a holmgang, where Louee faces off against a female Viking warrior in a fight to the finish.

Join us for this action-packed episode and gain a deeper understanding of what life was truly like for the Vikings during their invasion of England. Subscribe to "Survive History" for more exciting historical explorations and never miss an episode!

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00:00 Introduction
02:52 The Great Heathen Army
06:54 Life in a Viking camp
11:50 Challenged to a duel
13:11 Viking helmets
16:26 Viking weapons
21:56 Viking armour
24:18 The spoils of war
25:57 The Saxons fight back
27:22 The shield wall
29:17 Berserkers
29:54 Life and Death in Viking England
35:07 Female warriors
35:36 The Holmgang (Viking duel)
38:17 Could you survive?
39:25 Legacy of the Great Viking Army