In this bonus episode I welcome Martyn Whittock, the author of "American Vikings - How the Norse sailed into the lands and imaginations of America" to the podcast. During our discussion Martyn gives a preview of the types of topics/themes covered in his latest book, ranging from the Norse discovery of North America and their subsequent activity in the New World in the centuries that followed to the perception of Vikings in America today, including their importance to American cultural identity and the use (and often misuse) of their image in modern politics. Don’t forget to rate, review, and help spread the word! You can reach me via e-mail at: [email protected] If you are interested in purchasing Martyn Whittock's book, available from November 7th, 2023, then the following links may be helpful: Pegasus Books USA: http://pegasusbooks.com/books/american-vikings-9781639365357-hardcover Simon and Schuster (the distributor's page): https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/American-Vikings/Martyn-Whittock/9781639365357 Amazon (UK) link: https://www.amazon.co.uk/American-Vikings-Sailed-Imaginations-America/dp/1639365354 My novel "Bloodsword Saga" is currently also available on Amazon and you can find it by searching my name: Alan Laycock-Fuchs Head on over to St. Clair Publications, the publishing house behind my novel, by visiting https://stclairpublications.com Want to start your own podcast with the simplest editing and hosting tools and also support this podcast in the process? Then sign up for Alitu using my referral link: https://alitu.com?fp_ref=alan93 Music rights courtesy of: https://freemusicarchive.org