Harold Godwinson The Last Anglo-Saxon King

In this episode, Lucas and Luna delve into the life and reign of Harold Godwinson, the last crowned Anglo-Saxon king of England. They explore his rise to power as Earl of Wessex, his pivotal role in the death of Tostig Godwinson and the Northumbrian rebellion, the fateful events of 1066 including the Battles of Stamford Bridge and Hastings, and the controversies surrounding his oath to William of Normandy. The episode examines Harold's military leadership, his diplomatic struggles, and the enduring myth of his survival at Hastings. Drawing on the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, the Bayeux Tapestry, and Norman chroniclers like William of Poitiers, they separate fact from legend and consider what might have been if Harold had won. #HaroldGodwinson #AngloSaxonEngland #BattleofHastings #StamfordBridge #NormanConquest #BayeuxTapestry #TostigGodwinson #WilliamtheConqueror #1066 #EarlofWessex #AngloSaxonChronicle #Housecarls #Fyrd #OathofWilliam #EnglishHistory #MedievalHistory #LastAngloSaxonKing #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo