Harthacnut: The Final Viking King - The Fall of a Dynasty

Explore the fascinating and often overlooked reign of Harthacnut, the last Viking ruler over England from 1040 to 1042. Delve into his efforts to consolidate power, maintain control over an expansive empire, and navigate between his Viking heritage and English rule. This episode marks the end of an era filled with Viking incursions and Scandinavian influence over England.
00:00: Introduction01:34: Chapter 1 - The Death of Kings04:45: Chapter 2 - Harthacnut's Reign07:26: Chapter 3 - A Royal Line Extinguished
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