

365 – The Red Cliffs of Dover
Feb 13, 2021
In this podcast, the host explores the diplomatic trips of Thorfinn, Macbeth, and Swain Godwinson to Rome, their motivations for visiting, and the consequences of Swain's actions. The power dynamics between Godwin and Bishop Eldred are discussed, along with the tensions and succession concerns in the kingdom. The process of selecting the next Archbishop of Canterbury is also explored.
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1 2 3 4 5 6
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Diplomatic Trips, Spiritual Debts, and a Third Visitor to Rome
01:55 • 4min
Consequences of Swain's Actions
06:17 • 8min
Godwin and Bishop Eldred: Power Dynamics and Diplomacy
14:06 • 6min
Tensions Rise and Succession Concerns
19:36 • 2min
The Selection of the Next Archbishop
21:29 • 17min