10. 1066 and the Last Vikings
May 11, 2026
A Varangian warrior, Harald Hardrada, lays claim to the throne of England. In Normandy, Duke William sets out his case for seizing the disputed crown. It will spell disaster for Harold Godwinson, the…
The Vikings terrified the medieval world. Yet they beguile us today. Who were they really?Welcome to Real Vikings - the new show from the award-winning Noiser Podcast Network, hosted by Iain Glen (Game of Thrones, Resident Evil, Downton Abbey).Each week we’ll take a deep dive into the Viking age… boarding longboats bound for new lands, from Greenland to North Africa, Constantinople to Canada… following mighty warlords like Eric Bloodaxe and Olga of Kyiv… meeting master navigators like Leif Erikson… and uncovering the real figures behind the legends of the sagas.With contributions from leading historians, original music and immersive sound design.Real Vikings is available for free wherever you get your podcasts or at noiser.comNoiser+ subscribers get early access to new episodes and ad-free listening. Click the Noiser+ banner at the top of the feed or head to noiser.com/subscriptions to get started. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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9. King Canute’s North Sea Empire
May 04, 2026
A boy king, Ethelred the Unready, comes to the English throne. In bloody scenes, he will seek to purge his realm of Norsemen. In 1997, a Silicon Valley CEO takes inspiration from the Vikings for a…
8. Promised Lands: Greenland and Vinland
Apr 27, 2026
Banished from Iceland, a criminal named Erik the Red puts to sea. He will discover new land and found a spin-off colony: Greenland. But it’s his son, Leif, who will push Viking exploration to the…
7. Rise of the Sea King
Apr 20, 2026
Lured by its treasures, a fearsome chieftain named Thorgest arrives in Ireland. Meanwhile, in northern Francia, a warrior known as Rollo the Walker assumes control of Normandy. Back in Ireland, the…
6. Greek Fire: Across the Mediterranean
Apr 13, 2026
After sailing into the Mediterranean, a Viking leader plays dead - lulling the enemy into a false sense of security. Mounting ships on wheels, eastern Vikings launch an audacious land-borne attack on…
5. Land of Fire and Ice
Apr 06, 2026
Facing turmoil in Scandinavia, a pioneering Norseman strikes out for pastures new, with a hardy band of followers and three black ravens in tow. Shetland, Orkney and the Faroe Isles present fresh…
4. The Wild East: Rise of the Rus
Mar 30, 2026
Swedish Vikings turn east. Navigating their way past fearsome local tribes and roaring rapids, they discover new lands and new rivers - ones that can carry longships right to the steppes of Eurasia…
3. Blood Eagles: The Great Heathen Army
Mar 23, 2026
Emboldened by their forays, the Vikings escalate their raiding. Using shield walls, berserker shock troops and opportunistic tactics, the Norsemen’s military capacity grows. We experience life inside…
2. Ragnar Lothbrok and the Siege of Paris
Mar 16, 2026
Emperor Charlemagne launches a Christian crusade against the heathens on his northern border. Stories of Norse gods like Odin and Thor inspire Scandinavians across the fjords and fields. A Danish…
1. Murder on Chesil Beach
Mar 09, 2026
The Vikings are here. A cold-blooded murder in seaside Dorset marks the beginning of the Viking Age in the British Isles. Scandinavian warriors with no fear of death set sail across the North Sea…
Real Vikings - Trailer
Feb 10, 2026
The new show from the award winning Noiser Podcast Network. Hosted by Iain Glen.Launching March 10th 2025. New episodes each Tuesday.Join Noiser+ for early access to new episodes and ad-free…