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The Great Heathen Army

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In the year 865 on the Isle of Britton dudes from the North cruised down and decided to post up for good. Casting myth aside... this is a tale of raids, revenge and assimilation. Alright, there is still a little myth. DADGRASS.COM/DANK for 20% your first order! https://www.patreon.com/striderwilson Sources: Historic-uk.com ‘The Great Heathen Army’ by Josh Butler, Smithsonianmag.com, Wikipedia.org, Britannica.com, Historyextra.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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