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The Vikings’ global connections

Dr Cat Jarman explores the far-reaching trading networks of the Vikings, from the Baltic sea to Asia

Published: February 22, 2021 at 12:17 PM

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Dr Cat Jarman discusses her new book River Kings: A New History of the Vikings from Scandinavia to the Silk Road, which opens up the story of Scandinavian trade, settlement and communication from the Baltic sea right through to Asia.

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Cat Jarman is the author of River Kings: A New History of the Vikings from Scandinavia to the Silk Road (HarperCollins, 2021)

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Explore more content from week two of the HistoryExtra Academy Vikings course:

Video: Trading and exploring, with Professor Ryan Lavelle – watching time 18 mins The Vikings at home – reading time 17 mins How the Vikings ruled the waves – reading time 15 mins Russia, North America and the Middle East: where did the Vikings visit to trade and raid? – reading time 13 mins Alternate history: what if the Vikings had never left their homelands? – reading time 5 mins Leif Erikson’s voyage to Vinland – reading time 12 mins Video: Cat Jarman on the Vikings from Scandinavia to the Silk Road – watching time 1hr, 8 mins The amazing life of a great female Viking explorer – reading time 4 mins

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