River Kings

River Kings follows bioarchaeologist Dr. Cat Jarman as she employs cutting-edge forensic techniques to unravel the complex history of the Viking age, tracing artifacts like a carnelian bead back to distant lands such as Baghdad and India. The book explores the diverse origins of Viking settlers and their profound connections to the wider world, shedding new light on the roles of women, children, and the international networks that shaped their era. Told as a compelling story of discovery and discovery, it offers a reexamination of the Vikings beyond their mythic image and reveals their surprising global links.