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The British History Podcast
388 – The Stupid Before The Storm
Feb 11, 2022
This podcast explores the intriguing life of King Harold Hadrada, including his reputation as a seductive warrior poet. It also delves into the tension and audacity of Tostig's plea for support in invading England. The preparations and waiting for invasion, as well as the challenges faced by William's fleet, add to the excitement. The devastating losses and William's desperate plea for divine intervention complete this thrilling episode.
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- Harald Hardrada had a reputation as a seductive warrior poet, but he was also a complex and brutal Viking king with a blood-soaked legacy.
- Harald Hardrada recruited a strong army to invade England, gathering warriors from Norway, Shetland Islands, and Orkney, while King Harold Godwinson disbanded his forces, underestimating the threat of the Norman invasion.
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Harold Hadrada: More Than Meets the Eye
Harold Hadrada was not just known for his seductive looks, he had a complex and brutal personality. He was a true Viking king, a pirate, thief, and killer. Hadrada's own scalds composed poems boasting about his blood-soaked legacy. He was living a life drenched in blood and had a reputation as an unmatched killer and warlord. Tostig, an exiled Earl, sought Hadrada's help to reclaim his titles in England, painting him as a fierce warrior and beloved by the English people.
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