Short Stuff: Ivar The Boneless

Join Josh and Chuck as they dive into the murky historical waters of Ivar the Boneless, the legendary Viking leader whose fearsome reputation might be more Hollywood than history. They explore how our understanding of Vikings comes from their enemies' accounts, why Ivar's famous "boneless" nickname might actually be a medieval transcription error, and what the Icelandic sagas tell us about separating Viking fact from fiction. Whether you're a Viking history buff or just curious about how legends get made, this episode untangles some seriously compelling historical mystery.