History Profiles episodes
Viking Kings of England: A New Dynasty
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Discover how the arrival of the Vikings in 865 AD transformed the culture and power dynamics of England. This episode chronicles pivotal moments such as the Great Heathen Army's arrival, the rise of the Danelaw, and the devastating St Brice's Day massacre ordered by King Aethelred. Follow the gripping tale of Sweyn Forkbeard's invasion and the eventual Viking conquest of England, which forever altered the royal lineage.
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Timeline
00:00:Introduction - St Brice's Day massacre
03:27:Chapter 1 - Sweyn’s Invasion of England
08:35:Chapter 2 - The Jomsvikings set England ablaze
17:28:Chapter 3 - The first Viking King of England
20:53:Chapter 4 - A King Returns
23:57:Chapter 5 - The Rise of a Warrior King
29:22:Chapter 6 - Two Kings at war
33:11:Chapter 7 - The Battle of Assundun
36:10:Chapter 8 - The Aftermath after an age of chaos