Varangian Guard: Byzantium's Norse Bodyguards

Welcome to an incredible journey back in time as we explore the formidable Varangian Guard! In this episode, we peel back the layers of history to reveal the tales of these legendary Viking mercenaries who left their homelands to become the personal bodyguards of the Byzantine Emperors. Uncover how these fearsome warriors from the North ended up serving in the heart of Byzantine, far from their native lands.

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