555. 1066: Slaughter at Stamford Bridge (Part 2)
April 09, 2025
Description
In the tumultuous climax of 1066, why was Harold’s very own brother Tostig the first of the mighty foes he had to face? How did Harald Hardrada then launch his invasion of England, and how much...
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Books Referenced
Laughing Shall I Die
Author: Tom Shippey
Context:
Tom Shippey argues in his book that it's not plausible Harold Hardrada would have left his armor behind, suggesting this detail was invented by saga writers to excuse his defeat.
The Last Viking
Author: Don Hollway
Context:
Don Hollway's book about Harold Hardrada is cited for his estimate that the march to Stamford Bridge would have taken about five hours.