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Edith Swanneck: England's Most Tragic Medieval Love Story

Edith Swanneck: England's Most Tragic Medieval Love Story

Explore the poignant tale of Edith Swanneck, an 11th-century Anglo-Scandinavian noblewoman. Raised amidst the warfare of her Viking father's world, Edith’s gentle nature earned her the epithet 'Swanneck.' Through her love for King Harold Godwinson and her courageous act after the Battle of Hastings, she became one of England's wealthiest and most revered nobles. Tune in to uncover a story of war, love, and unwavering loyalty in this captivating episode.

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Timeline

00:00:Introduction

01:39:Ancestry & Early Life

04:52:More Ancestry & Early Life

09:00:Relationship with Harold Godwinson

13:58:England at War & The Queen Who Never Was

17:40:Edith Walks through the battlefield