Explore the fascinating and often overlooked reign of Harthacnut, the last Viking ruler over England from 1040 to 1042. Delve into his efforts to consolidate power, maintain control over an expansive empire, and navigate between his Viking heritage and English rule. This episode marks the end of an era filled with Viking incursions and Scandinavian influence over England.

00:00: Introduction
01:34: Chapter 1 - The Death of Kings
04:45: Chapter 2 - Harthacnut's Reign
07:26: Chapter 3 - A Royal Line Extinguished

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