Real Vikings

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Position in the History chart (US), last 90 days.

#1#45#88JunJulAugSep

#2

all-time peak

16

days in the top 3 since Feb 2026

Latest episodes

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10. 1066 and the Last Vikings

A Varangian warrior, Harald Hardrada, lays claim to the throne of England. In Normandy, Duke William sets out his case for seizing the disputed crown. It will spell disas

May 11
58 min

9. King Canute’s North Sea Empire

A boy king, Ethelred the Unready, comes to the English throne. In bloody scenes, he will seek to purge his realm of Norsemen. In 1997, a Silicon Valley CEO takes inspirat

May 4
57 min

8. Promised Lands: Greenland and Vinland

Banished from Iceland, a criminal named Erik the Red puts to sea. He will discover new land and found a spin-off colony: Greenland. But it’s his son, Leif, who will push

Apr 27
53 min

7. Rise of the Sea King

Lured by its treasures, a fearsome chieftain named Thorgest arrives in Ireland. Meanwhile, in northern Francia, a warrior known as Rollo the Walker assumes control of Nor

Apr 20
56 min

6. Greek Fire: Across the Mediterranean

After sailing into the Mediterranean, a Viking leader plays dead - lulling the enemy into a false sense of security. Mounting ships on wheels, eastern Vikings launch an a

Apr 13
52 min

5. Land of Fire and Ice

Facing turmoil in Scandinavia, a pioneering Norseman strikes out for pastures new, with a hardy band of followers and three black ravens in tow. Shetland, Orkney and the

Apr 6
51 min

4. The Wild East: Rise of the Rus

Swedish Vikings turn east. Navigating their way past fearsome local tribes and roaring rapids, they discover new lands and new rivers - ones that can carry longships righ

Mar 30
45 min

3. Blood Eagles: The Great Heathen Army

Emboldened by their forays, the Vikings escalate their raiding. Using shield walls, berserker shock troops and opportunistic tactics, the Norsemen’s military capacity gro

Mar 24
50 min

2. Ragnar Lothbrok and the Siege of Paris

Emperor Charlemagne launches a Christian crusade against the heathens on his northern border. Stories of Norse gods like Odin and Thor inspire Scandinavians across the fj

Mar 17
48 min

1. Murder on Chesil Beach

The Vikings are here. A cold-blooded murder in seaside Dorset marks the beginning of the Viking Age in the British Isles. Scandinavian warriors with no fear of death set

Mar 10
50 min

Real Vikings - Trailer

The new show from the award winning Noiser Podcast Network. Hosted by Iain Glen. Launching March 10th 2025. New episodes each Tuesday. Join Noiser+ for early access to

Feb 10
1 min

Chart positions

Where Real Vikings ranks today in each Apple Podcasts chart (US, Sep 12, 2026).

#76 ▼ 1 History US

What listeners say

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I was looking forward to this show. It has a lot going for it – great concept, strong writing, Iain Glen’s narration. But, for me at least, all those strengths are overpowered by a musical soundtrack that seems desperate to sound DRAMATIC! and THRILLING! and POWERFUL! at what seems like EVERY MOMENT. I know that some people like that sort of soundtrack — it’s the sound of the Lindsay Graham podcasts, which I find similarly unlistenable because of their music. For me, a good story, well written and well delivered, and with a bit of supporting music in the background, is enough. More music than that can ruin an otherwise good thing.

AE71490 · Mar 2026

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