Vikings, Byzantium & Harald Hardrada | JC Duncan on Rock Paper Swords Podcast

🔥 Discover the epic life of Harald Hardrada — Viking, Varangian Guard, and would-be emperor — with author JC Duncan.
⚔️ From Byzantium to Stamford Bridge, we explore Vikings, bladesmithing, and writing gripping historical fiction.

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Join hosts Matthew Harffy and Justin Hill on Rock Paper Swords as they talk with historical fiction author JC Duncan, creator of The Last Viking series. In this episode, we dive deep into the incredible life of Harald Hardrada — from his service in the Byzantine Varangian Guard in Constantinople, to his ambitions in Norway and England, and his fateful end at Stamford Bridge.

JC also shares insights into writing epic historical fiction, the challenges of research and worldbuilding, and even how his work as a bladesmith influences his storytelling.

🔹 Topics covered:

Harald Hardrada’s extraordinary adventures across Europe & Byzantium

The Vikings’ clash of cultures with the Byzantine Empire

Writing The Last Viking and bringing history to life

Bladesmithing, weapons, and authenticity in fiction

The realities of publishing and the writing life

If you love Vikings, medieval history, historical adventure, and epic storytelling, this episode is for you.

📚 Guest: JC Duncan – author of The Last Viking series & Light of the North Saga.
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🎙 Hosts: Matthew Harffy (Bernicia Chronicles) & Justin Hill (Shieldwall, Viking Fire)

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