EPISODE · Sep 14, 2026 · 8 MIN

Tostig Godwinson: Brother Turned Foe

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

The episode traces Tostig Godwinson’s rise and fall—from Earl of Northumbria to exiled adversary—and explores how his ambitions, the rivalry with Harold, and a disastrous alliance with Harald Hardrada altered the outcome of 1066. It examines contemporary chronicles, fiscal records, and modern scholarship to assess whether Tostig’s actions were driven by ambition or circumstance, and why he remains a contested figure in the story of England’s Norman conquest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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