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The Best Of the Penguin Podcast 2023

The Penguin Podcast

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The Death of King Harold of Hastings

The speaker discusses David Mitchell's book 'Unruly' and examines the battle between Harold Godwinson and William, highlighting the impact of an 11th-century arrow that may have caused Harold's death. They speculate on the appeal of such a gruesome death and reflect on its lasting impact on the understanding of history.

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