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Episode 263: Harald Hardrada, the Last Great Viking

Half-Arsed History

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Harold Hardrada: From Viking Warrior to Byzantine Elite

Exploring Harold Hardrada's transition from leading Viking warriors in battles to joining the prestigious Varangian Guard in Constantinople, detailing his remarkable military campaigns, alliances, and ambitions for reclaiming his lost kingdom and expanding his empire through strategic maneuvers and relentless conflicts.

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