EPISODE · Sep 14, 2026 · 11 MIN

Cnut the Great: Viking King of the North Sea Empire

from The Proper British History Podcast: Kings, Queens, Wars, Empire, Politics, Revolutions, Royalty and the Historical Great Britain · host Podily

We follow Cnut’s rise to power in early 11th‑century England and his skillful blending of Danish rule with existing Anglo‑Saxon institutions, looking at his diplomatic ties to Normandy, his fiscal strategies and the way he maintained relative peace across a culturally diverse realm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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