Hanging with History

8. Forkbeard and the Iron Lady Viking Part 5


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A strong episode on Vikings.   We continue our very historical, but unconventional pro-Viking approach.  Also a good discussion on Scandinavia that might be useful for others.

The story of Forkbeard's rapid conquest of England is complete.  And he dies 5 weeks later.  Along the way we cover Thorkell's invasion and his short lived service for the Saxons.  There is a digression on modern Scandinavia and the term "hard socialism" is introduced; we hear the verdict of history.  The relationship between Margaret Thatcher and Princess Mononoke to early 11th century Britain is covered in the proper depth.

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