About this episode
The episode discusses the political dynamics surrounding King Harold Harefoot after Cnut's death and the influence of two powerful women in the struggle for the English throne.
King Harold Harefoot emerged into a contested political landscape following the death of Cnut in which the influence of two powerful women was decisive. Both sought to secure the English throne for their own sons and built rival political factions to do so. Credits – Music: 'Wælheall' by Hrōðmund Wōdening https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQfdqIyqJ4g&list=LL&index=5&ab_channel=Hr%C5%8D%C3%B0mundW%C5%8Ddening Social Media - Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/anglosaxonengland Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Anglo-Saxon-England-Podcast-110529958048053 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anglosaxonenglandpodcast/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Topics covered
- political landscape
- English throne
- Cnut's death
- rival factions
- powerful women
Keywords
- Harold Harefoot
- Cnut
- political factions
- English throne
- women in power
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Evergreen Podcasts, Hrōðmund Wōdening
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