Episode 4 The Rus and their origins

In this episode I talk about the Russian Primary Chronicle, archaeology, and the beginning of the Viking age. <img class= "alignnone size-full wp-image-31" src= "http://therealmiddleages.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/a3fc454e1aa9598d35095eafa2b50ca8-e1490923167607.gif" alt="" width="1164" height="527" /> Some of the major trade routes for the Vikings. <img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-32" src="http://therealmiddleages.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/oseberg-viking-ship-300x204.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="204" /> The beautiful Oseberg ship in Oslo.