History Profiles's video: The Fall of a Viking Dynasty Harthacnut the Drunken King

Harthacanute occupies a unique and often overlooked place in the history of England as the last Viking king to rule over the kingdom. His reign, which lasted from 1040 to 1042, marked the end of an era characterized by Viking incursions and the establishment of Scandinavian dominance over England. Harthacnut's brief but eventful time on the throne was defined by his efforts to consolidate power, maintain control over a vast empire, and bridge the gap between his Viking heritage and English rule. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:34 Chapter 1 - The Death of Kings 04:45 Chapter 2 - Harthacnut's Reign 07:26 Chapter 3 - A Royal Line Extinguished Sources: The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle: https://ia601601.us.archive.org/25/it... Music: "Savfk - The Travelling Symphony" is under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0) • 🗼 Copyright Free Inspirational Music ... Track : Myths and Legends (Collection) Composer: Noonsol Watch: • Medieval Fantasy Music Collection 1 |...