Jan. 22, 2025

032: American Vikings: A Conversation With Martyn Whittock on American Vikings, the Evidence They Were Here, and Popculture

032: American Vikings: A Conversation With Martyn Whittock on American Vikings, the Evidence They Were Here, and Popculture

Hello! In this episode of It's History Podcast I dive into an insightful conversation with author Martyn Whittock about his latest book 'American Vikings: How the Norse Sailed into the Lands and Imaginations of America'. We discuss Viking exploration,...

Hello! In this episode of It's History Podcast I dive into an insightful conversation with author Martyn Whittock about his latest book 'American Vikings: How the Norse Sailed into the Lands and Imaginations of America'. We discuss Viking exploration, their impact on America, the evidence supporting their presence, and their portrayal in pop culture. Martyn also shares his expertise as a historian and he offers a look into the interactions between Vikings and Native Americans. 

Thank you again to Martyn for joining me on this episode!

If you are interested in reading American Vikings, you can find a copy through this link: 

Published by Pegasus Books NY & distributed by Simon and Schuster:
 

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