History Profiles episodes
Byzantine Viking Mercenaries: The Varangian Guard
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Explore the fascinating history of the Varangian Guard, an elite unit of Norse, Swedish, and Rus warriors who served as personal bodyguards to Byzantine emperors from the late ninth to the fourteenth century. Discover their exceptional combat skills, unwavering loyalty, and varied duties, from battlefield heroes to imperial jailers.
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Timeline
00:00:Introduction
02:02:Chapter 1 - Founding the Order
05:07:Chapter 2 - Berserkers in the Order
06:42:Chapter 3 - Harald Hardrada Enlists
14:40:Chapter 4 - The End of the Varangian Guard