EPISODE · Jul 4, 2026 · 7 MIN
The Battle of Stamford Bridge: Harold Godwinson's Last Victory
from The History of England: Kings, Empires, and the Birth of Britain — Fexingo History · host Fexingo
In this episode, we explore the Battle of Stamford Bridge, fought on 25 September 1066, where King Harold Godwinson defeated an invading Norwegian army led by Harald Hardrada and his own brother Tostig Godwinson. We discuss the strategic decisions leading to the battle, the surprise attack that caught the Norse forces off guard, and the legendary story of a single Viking warrior holding the bridge. We also examine the aftermath: how the battle drained Harold's army and left him vulnerable to William of Normandy's invasion just weeks later. Along the way, we touch on the summer of 1066, the geopolitical situation in England, and the fateful march south that changed English history forever. #StamfordBridge #HaroldGodwinson #HaraldHardrada #TostigGodwinson #BattleOfStamfordBridge #1066 #NormanConquest #VikingAge #AngloSaxonEngland #WilliamTheConqueror #EnglishHistory #MedievalWarfare #NorwegianInvasion #GodwinsonDynasty #BattleOfHastings #History #FexingoHistory #Podcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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