How Ragnar Broke Paris Without Fighting

Описание: In 845 AD, Viking chieftain Ragnar Lothbrok achieved what seemed impossible—he sailed up the Seine and held Paris hostage for a ransom that crippled an empire. Discover how brilliant tactics and psychological warfare allowed a few hundred Norsemen to humiliate the mighty Frankish Empire and extract 7,000 pounds of silver. This siege didn't just enrich the Vikings—it revealed the fatal weaknesses that would doom Charlemagne's legacy.

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⏱️ CHAPTERS:
0:00 Intro
0:08 The Frankish Empire at Its Peak
0:59 The Rise of Ragnar Lothbrok
1:52 The Fleet Assembles
2:39 The Journey South
3:28 The Defenses of Paris
4:25 The Trap is Set
5:27 The Psychological Masterstroke
6:24 The Siege Begins
7:19 The Ransom Demand
8:08 The Impossible Choice
8:59 Gathering the Silver
9:50 The Price of Peace
10:48 The Ripple Effect
11:30 Ragnar's Legacy
12:17 The Changing World
12:58 Historical Significance
13:59 The Final Reckoning

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🛠️ PRODUCTION CREDITS
• Narration: ElevenLabs
• Visuals & Art: Recraft AI
• Music: Suno AI (Paid Professional Plan)
• Scripting & Research Assistant: Anthropic Claude
• Edited & Produced by: The Medieval Eye

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