EPISODE · Sep 12, 2026 · 12 MIN

Harold Godwinson before Hastings – How an Earl Became King

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

Harold Godwinson’s path from powerful earl to king in early 1066 was shaped by landholding, military action against Viking forces, and diplomatic negotiations with Norman claimants. In this episode we trace the evidence that underpinned his coronation, explore the political realities of late Anglo‑Saxon England, and separate contemporary records from later myth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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