The British History Podcast

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.

King Aethelred experiences relief with the withdrawal of King Sweyn Forkbeard's forces. The economic impact of Viking raids on England is discussed, along with the challenges of counterfeit coins in London. Reforms in England, the arrival of the Yom's Vikings, and their raiding activities are explored. The court attempts to appease God through a new law code and a 'thoughts and prayers' offensive.

The podcast discusses the reshuffling of power in the Court of AEthelred, the rise and fall of the Wolfclan, the ascent of Edrick Straeona and the threat of King Swain Forkbeard, the aftermath of the Viking attack, and Swain's army's raiding campaign.

Exploring the power of social norms, the podcast discusses the consequences of norm violations, corruption in the court, King Swain Forkbeard's ambitions, and the fall of Exeter to the Viking army.

The podcast explores the Norman Dynasty's coup upon the Kingdom of England. It delves into the marriage between Atharid and Emma, the closure of Norman ports to Vikings, and the Danish assassination plot. It also uncovers the controversial St. Brice's Day Massacre and examines the evidence of its occurrence.

The podcast discusses the decline of the Kingdom in the West due to Viking invasions, the failed joint operation with the English fleet and army, the arrival of a Viking army in Normandy, the betrayal by Palig and the burning of several towns, and the reopening of trade routes and its consequences.

This podcast episode discusses the political and violent events surrounding the Scottish kings in the year 1000, the rise of Brian Boru as the King of Munster and his struggle for dominance, global events including the Chola Empire and the writing of the world's first novel, the artistic resistance of women and the mystery of the Moai statues on Easter Island, and the urbanization of Central American cities and the collapse of the Anasazi civilization.