Past: The Vikings in Ireland

Join us as Dr. Vicky McAlister, professor of history at Southeast Missouri State University, explores the influence of the Vikings in medieval Ireland “from raiders to traders”. As well as explaining the best-known aspect of the Vikings as terrifying warriors, the lesser appreciated roles they served in urbanization, long-distance trade, and political developments are also covered. Both historical and archaeological information sources are used to present an overview of what we know about one of early medieval Europe’s most maligned yet fascinating cultures.