It's easy to think that the Viking world was dominated by bearded, macho men, but that assumption is wrong.

The ancient 'Old Norse Sagas' and recent archaeological discoveries suggest that women actually played equally influential roles within Viking society and politics.

Historian Dr Janina Ramirez tells the incredible story of 'Aud the Deepminded' – one of the first people to settle in Iceland in the 9th Century. Aud was a warrior, a leader, a freer of slaves... and a woman.

Written and narrated by Dr Janina Ramirez
Animated by Dominika Ozynska
Performances by Leikhópurinn X, Iceland
Executive produced by Howard Timberlake

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