Episode 1: Canute the Great - King of the North Sea Empire

Explore the life and reign of Canute the Great, the legendary Viking ruler who dominated England, Denmark, and Norway. Discover how his strategic brilliance and valor in battle transformed Scandinavia into a global power, rivaling medieval dynasties and leaving an indelible mark on history.
00:00: Introduction01:43: Ancestry & Early Life05:54: Sweyn Forkbeard's Conquest of England11:59: Canute is Exiled from England15:00: Canute's Invasion of England25:39: The Battle of Assandun32:50: King of the North Sea Empire42:24: Consolidation of Power51:39: Decline of Empire, Death & Legacy
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