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Birka, the Viking City - Sweden's First City

Birka, the Viking City, is called Sweden's first city. It was founded in the mid 700s, and was a significant trading post during the viking age. Come along as I dive deep into its history! Birka is located on the island of Björkö, two hours from Stockholm. On the island you can find a reconstruction of a viking village, excavation sites, a viking museum, and lots more. Did you know that a missionary called Ansgar tried to bring Christianity to Birka? And that a bishop tried again 100 years later? Let's just say that the attempts were less than stellar. And did you know that Swedish vikings from Birka were made Imperial Guards in Constantinople? And that they founded the cities of Kiev and Novgorod? I have tons of useless and/or interesting facts in this video... For more adventures every week, subscribe to the channel: https://www.youtube.com/threestarvaga... Facebook:   / threestarvagabond   Twitter:   / vagabonddeluxe   Instagram:   / threestarvagabond   #birka #vikings #stockholm