The British History Podcast 344 – Cnut’s Mad Lads
Mar 12, 2020
King Knute's presence in London and his aggressive posture towards the city. Land grants and appointments made by Knute in East Anglia. Theories surrounding Knut's visit to the Isle of Wight. Godwin's rise and his problematic relationship with the Bishop of London. King Knute forming a strategic team to steal from St. Paul's Cathedral.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Knute's Strategy and the Establishment of Scandinavian Presence in London
03:00 • 11min
Political Maneuvering in East Anglia
13:50 • 3min
Theories and Uncertainty
16:52 • 8min
Godwin's Rise and the Issue of Saint Elphaya
25:11 • 2min
Building a Team and Stealing from St. Paul's Cathedral
26:49 • 3min