20.07.2026 • 10 Min.

Episode 2 – The First Raid: Lindisfarne (793 AD) The Viking Age didn't begin with the biggest battle... it began with one shocking raid. In 793 AD, Viking warriors attacked the peaceful monastery of Lindisfarne, changing European history forever. But why did this single attack terrify an entire continent? Was it just a raid, or the beginning of something much bigger? Discover how one unexpected invasion reshaped medieval Europe and why historians still call it the moment that launched the Viking Age. Listen to the full episode to uncover the complete story. #Vikings #Lindisfarne #VikingAge #HistoryPodcast #MedievalHistory #DarkHistory #EuropeanHistory #AncientHistory #HistoricalEvents #NorseHistory #HistoryFacts #HistoryLovers #WorldHistory #EnglishHistory #VikingRaid #HistoricalMystery #HistoryDocumentary Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.