The True Story of Shieldmaiden Lagertha from Vikings

Explore the real-life history of Lagertha, the legendary shieldmaiden portrayed in the popular TV series Vikings. Discover her story as chronicled in Saxo Grammaticus' 'The Deeds of the Danes' and compare it to the show's depiction.
00:00:00: Introduction
00:01:49: Chapter 1: Lagertha - A Skilled Amazon
00:02:37: Chapter 2: Ragnar Falls in Love
00:04:09: Chapter 3: Lagertha Saves Ragnar
00:06:40: Chapter 4: Lagertha in the Show vs. Historical Sources

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