<p>Dr. Larissa (Kat) Tracy, Professor Of Medieval Literature at Longwood University, Virginia, returns to "ROI" for the 444th episode to ponder the question, "Were The Vikings Brutal And Bloodthirsty, Or Is There Just A Misunderstanding?"</p><p>This episode's host is John Kealey, joined by "History Buffs" Jay Swords and Rick Sweet.  "ROI" is recorded at the KALA Studios, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA.</p>

Were The Vikings Brutal And Bloodthirsty, Or Was There Just A Misunderstanding?

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