The British History Podcast

Cnut rejects execution of English claimants, Outlaws Eadwig, and exiles Edmund's sons to Sweden. Uncertainty around Cnut's marriage proposal to Emma. Cnut rewards loyal companions after raids on Worcester. Accounts and embellishments of Edric's execution. Knute executes resistance members and reconciles with Edwig. Knute deals with ally's betrayal by strategically executing him.

The podcast explores the unexpected outcome of King Edmund losing the kingdom to Cnut, the dynamics between them, the culture of corruption, Cnut's rise to power, his strategies to secure his position as king, and his hidden tactics.

King Edmund Ironside's progress in his war, surprise attack on Clayhanger, failed assault on London, preparations and beginning of battle, exchange of hostages and division of kingdoms, uncertainty of King Edmund Ironside's death

This episode of the podcast explores the rise of King Edmund Ironside and the challenges he faces in maintaining power. It discusses the division of power in Northumbria, the Danish siege of London, and the controversial account of Queen Emma's betrayal. It also delves into the first battle between King Edmund and the Danes at Pencilwood.

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.

Noble brothers Morcar and Sigeferth join the Wulf dynasty, face a royal assault, and receive land from King Athloret. The Northern Lords navigate uncertainty after Forkbeard's death. Murder, power plays, and Prince Edmond's rebellion against his father. Edmund marries Sigafert's widow for political gain. Complex network of alliances and power struggles in Denmark and England.

King Athelred loses his kingdom to the Danes and retreats to Normandy for safety. The education of the young Athlings in Norman customs and their kinship to the Dutchy is explored. The consequences of the kingdom falling and the perspective of Archbishop Wolfstan. The decision to stay at Gainesborough instead of wintering in London is discussed. Canoe returns to Denmark seeking power with the help of allies. Athelstan's will reveals faction formation within the royal family.

England in 1013 was a Kingdom begging to be conquered. King Athelred's political weaknesses and inconsistent treatment of nobles. Contrasting England and Denmark during the Viking Age. The rise to power and dynastic conflict in Denmark. The causes of the civil war in Denmark and Canoot's upbringing. The Danish conquest of England.

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Nobility in southern England fails to defend against Vikings, opting for infighting and political marriage instead. Jomsvikings successfully plunder Ipswich but face resistance from Olphgil's forces in a desperate battle. Brutal execution of Archbishop Alfea by enraged Jomsvikings triggers surprising defection of Thorkel the Tall. Peace treaty angers King Swain Forkbeard.