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Aud the Deep-Minded

Anita Anand uncovers the story of the Icelandic Viking matriarch Aud the Deep Minded. With guests Jude Kelly and Vilborg Davíðsdóttir.

Anita Anand joins WoW founder Jude Kelly and author Vilborg Davíðsdóttir to explore the tale of the Icelandic Matriarch Aud the Deep Minded.

They trace the story of how she successfully built a ship, sailed from Scotland to Iceland, freed her slaves and ruled peacefully over her people.

Producer: Rufaro Faith Mazarura
Editor: Ailsa Rochester
Sound Design: Craig Edmondson

An Audio Always production for BBC Radio 4

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29 minutes

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Thu 13 Apr 202316:00
BBC Radio 4

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