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The Northman: bringing the Viking world to life on screen
Episode 1318

The Northman: bringing the Viking world to life on screen

Neil Price, historical consultant on new film The Northman, discusses the real history that inspired the blood-splattered Viking epic

HistoryExtra podcast · Immediate

April 15, 202228m 16s

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Show Notes

A blood-splattered slice of Viking action arrives in UK cinemas today with the release of Robert Eggers’ new saga-inspired epic, The Northman. Professor Neil Price, archaeologist and historical consultant on the film, speaks to Ellie Cawthorne about the process of recreating the Viking world on screen, and some of the historical themes that inspired the story.

The Northman is in UK cinemas from 15 April.


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