Explore the turbulent era of Norway's history as King Olaf II, a descendant of King Harald Fairhair, rises from the chaos to reclaim his legacy. From his early life and raids to his conversion and sainthood, discover the legendary tale of Olaf Haraldsson, the Viking King who became a saint.

00:00:00: Introduction
00:02:15: Early Life
00:04:45: Raids & Early Battles
00:09:18: Olaf & Thorkell Plunder England
00:12:56: Olaf Joins King Aethelred
00:16:31: The Battle of London Bridge
00:22:49: Olaf's Conversion
00:26:09: Olaf Arrives in Norway
00:29:44: Olaf II King of Norway
00:36:07: The Battle of Nesjar
00:40:32: Olaf's Conversion of Norway
00:45:56: Olaf Kills the Upland Kings
00:50:09: The Battle of Helga
00:55:03: Canute becomes the King of Norway & Olaf's Exile
00:59:15: The Battle of Stiklestad & Death
01:03:16: Sainthood & Legacy

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