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Vikings in the East

The multi-episode series 'Vikings in the East' by Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook explores the significant role of Norsemen in the establishment of trade routes and political power in Eastern Europe. The series traces Viking journeys along the Volga and Dnieper rivers, highlighting the rise of Kievan Rus through key figures such as Rurik, Oleg, and Olga. Listeners gain insights into the economic motivations behind Viking expansion and the cultural exchanges that influenced the region's early history.