Edgar Aethling

Edgar Aethling

Is Edgar the Forrest Gump of Early Medieval England? Enjoy this special episode about a man who was never King but who might be one of the most underrated figures in early British history.  Thank you for your patience while we took a week off for summer vacation!

Harold Godwinson

Son of Godwin but seemingly did not win God’s favor. Harald was a brilliant fighter and tactician and juggled enemies, and former friends, coming from the East and the South. If the Channel hadn’t been so stormy, would England have remained in Anglo hands? No man can say.

Edward the Confessor

What crimes was he confessing to? One of England’s few Saint-Kings, Edward restores some stability to England, but can never seem to get out from under the thumb of the Godwin’s.

Harthacnut

He was one tough nut to crack, but we try our best. Harthacnut spent most of his time preoccupied with Scandinavia but he would be the final viking king of England and a guy who liked to party, maybe a bit too much…

Harald Harefoot

Fast as a hare and strong as a bear, Harald was one of the last Scandinavian kings of England. He is never officially coronated and blinds his relative but seems to have been a decent ruler otherwise! **reupload because the original file was cut-off**