We’ve spent months tracing the shadow of Ragnar Lothbrok through Paris, Northumbria, and the sagas, but one piece of his legacy remains stubbornly obscured by time: his son’s role in the founding of Dublin. In this episode, we shift our gaze to Hiberno-Norse politics, focusing on Ivarr inn beinlausi and his brother Amlaíb mac Sitriuc. We examine the Fragmentary Annals of Ireland to separate myth from the gritty reality of Viking settlement in Áth Cliath. How did a warrior known as the Boneless become a king in his own right? We explore the strategic alliance between Norse raiders and local Irish kings like Bláán mac Congail, revealing how the longphort at Lindúbis evolved into a permanent trading hub. This isn’t just about battles; it’s about diplomacy, marriage alliances, and the complex cultural fusion that created the first true city of Ireland. Join us as we untangle the web of the Uí Ímair dynasty and discover who really built Dublin.
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