Join us as we delve into the gripping narrative of the final battle marking the end of the Viking Age. From the harrowing tales in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle to the legendary acts of bravery on the battlefield, discover how a lone Norwegian warrior held the English at bay and how Harald Hardrada's legend was forged. This episode covers the significant chapters of Viking and Anglo-Saxon history, including the Battle of Stamford Bridge.

00:00: Introduction - The Viking Kings of England
01:56: Chapter 1 - A Future King in Exile
04:46: Chapter 2 - Olaf the King of Norway
08:40: Chapter 3 - The Battle of Stiklestad
11:50: Chapter 4 - Harald Hardrada becomes a Legend
19:08: Chapter 5 - Edward the Confessor
24:27: Chapter 6 - The Succession Crisis
30:53: Chapter 7 - Hardrada Prepares for Battle
34:33: Chapter 8 - The Last Stand of the Lone Berserker
37:09: Chapter 9 - The Battle of Stamford Bridge

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