About this episode

The episode discusses the confrontation between King Harold and King Harald Hadrada of Norway at the Battle of Stamford Bridge.

King Harold faces off against the first of the challengers for his throne: King Harald Hadrada of Norway. 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

• Battle of Stamford Bridge
• King Harold
• King Harald Hadrada
• Anglo-Saxon history
• Norwegian invasion
• throne challenges

Keywords

• Stamford Bridge
• King Harold
• Harald Hadrada
• Anglo-Saxon
• battle
• history
• Norway

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Evergreen Podcasts

Books & works: 'Wælheall'

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