A review by kebab48
River Kings: A New History of the Vikings from Scandanavia to the Silk Road by Cat Jarman

informative relaxing medium-paced

4.0

Tracing the history of a carnelian bead from Britain all the way to the near East, she tells a story of the Vikings that is easy to follow, challenging many assumptions on their culture, habits and treatment of women. Along the way, we are introduced to modern archeological technology and how it helps us uncover some of the secrets left behind by the burial sites. Very engaging and shows how the world has always been connected.