The British History Podcast 336 – The End Is The Beginning Is The End
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Dec 10, 2019 Explore the ancient roots of Christmas as a winter feast and the significance of winter feasts in building bonds, the brutal campaign launched by Canute and Edrich in 1016, the unintended consequences of military reforms, the failures of kings and nobles, and the downfall of King Atharad and the challenges faced by the nobles of London.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Feasts, Festivities, and Political Bonds
02:07 • 3min
Canute and Edrich's Campaign at Cricklade
04:40 • 21min
The Unintended Consequences of Reorganizing Military Culture
26:05 • 4min
The Failures of Kings and Nobles
30:16 • 6min
The Downfall of King Atharad and the Selection of a New King
35:56 • 2min