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The Moray Firth Vikings: Thorfinn the Mighty's Forgotten Empire
Lucas and Luna explore the little-known story of Thorfinn the Mighty, the 11th-century Norse earl who ruled a maritime empire stretching from Orkney to the Moray Firth. They discuss his grandfather Sigurd the Stout, his father Hlodver, and his uncle Einar Wry-Mouth, as well as his battles against Scottish kings Duncan I and Macbeth. They delve into the Orkneyinga Saga, the role of the Thing (assembly) in Norse governance, and the cultural blending of Norse and Pictish traditions in the Northern Isles. This episode examines how Thorfinn's power influenced the political landscape of early…
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