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Spend 24 hours immersed in the rich and fascinating everyday lives of the Vikings. Between the infamous Lindisfarne raid in 793 CE and the Norman conquest of 1066, the peoples we know now as the Vikings became one of the most far-ranging and influential civilizations in history. The Vikings are...

Brought to you by Penguin. Almost everyone has heard of the Vikings: scouring the coasts of Europe in their longships, with plunder and pillage. Those raiders were real and deserved their reputation, but in fact they were only ever a small minority of the Scandinavians. ‘Viking’ comes from...

A ruthless Viking warrior who named his most prized battle weapon after the Norse goddess of death, Olav Haraldsson and his mercenaries wrought terror and destruction from the Baltic to Galicia in the early eleventh century. Thousands were put to the sword, enslaved, or ransomed. In England, Canterbury was sacked, its archbishop murdered, and London Bridge pulled down. The loot amassed from years of plunder helped Olav win the throne of Norway, and a century after his death he was proclaimed "Eternal King" and has been a national hero there ever since.

From the acclaimed author of Children of Ash and Elm, an intimate, continent-spanning human journey through the Viking world. For centuries, Vikings have been stereotyped as brutish and violent pillagers. But now, based on the latest archaeological research, preeminent scholar Neil Price reveals...

Alfred Nobel began his career as a distinguished inventor, but his inventions often failed to bring him the peace of mind he craved. One invention in particular - explosive dynamite - left him full of regret. He knew that it wouldn’t be long before his creation would be used to hurt others, and for this, he felt awful. As part of his final act in life, he would seek to vindicate himself as well as the rest of the world as he pursued the establishment of what would become the Nobel Prize. This is the story of the man who brought us that prize and so much more.

In this audiobook, you’ll discover what life was really like for the Vikings during their golden age. Learn about the most significant Vikings and raids, and find out more about their daily lives and the things that were most important to them. You’ll also explore their folklore and hear of monsters, gods, goddesses, and the epic adventures they went on.

Asatru is a modern neo-pagan creed with roots in the pre-Christian religions of Scandinavia and northern Europe. Thanks to this audiobook, you will be taken by the hand and brought into a spectacular journey to discovering the Asatru world, starting from its most ancient origins, to how and why it survived over time, and how it is evolved today.

Do you love the fantasy genre and are interested in learning more about the reading of the runes? Would you like to have a more profound knowledge of Nordic mythology and its characters? Are you curious to discover more about European Nordic people's beliefs and traditions? In ancient times, among the majestic scenery of the Scandinavian lands, the feats of heroes and warriors forged the tradition of the Nordic peoples. The original myths and tales, initially transmitted only orally from generation to generation, were transcribed and brought today.