Episode 1: Canute the Great - King of the North Sea Empire

Explore the life and reign of Canute the Great, the legendary Viking ruler who dominated England, Denmark, and Norway. Discover how his strategic brilliance and valor in battle transformed Scandinavia into a global power, rivaling medieval dynasties and leaving an indelible mark on history.
00:00: Introduction
01:43: Ancestry & Early Life
05:54: Sweyn Forkbeard's Conquest of England
11:59: Canute is Exiled from England
15:00: Canute's Invasion of England
25:39: The Battle of Assandun
32:50: King of the North Sea Empire
42:24: Consolidation of Power
51:39: Decline of Empire, Death & Legacy

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