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Showing posts with label Harald Hardrada. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Harald Hardrada. Show all posts
Saturday, March 4, 2017

1066 – how the Viking diversion cost Harold his throne

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History Extra The battle of Stamford Bridge, 1066. (Mary Evans Picture Library/Alamy Stock Photo) Cnut’s father, Swein Forkbeard, defe...
Wednesday, August 12, 2015

Ancient Route of Famous Anglo-Viking Battle Unearthed in England

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Ancient Origins Archaeologists have discovered an ancient road and route along which Saxon troops retreated in 1066 when they were def...
Thursday, September 25, 2014

History Trivia - Harold II (Harold Godwinson) of England defeats Harald Hardrada of Norway, at Stamford Bridge near York,

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Sept 25 275 The Roman Senate proclaimed Marcus Claudius Tacitus Emperor after the assassination of Aurelian. During his short reign he c...
Saturday, September 20, 2014

History Trivia - . Flavius Aetius defeats Attila the Hun

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September 20  451 The Battle of Châlons took place in North Eastern France. Flavius Aetius's victory over Attila the Hun in a day of...
Wednesday, September 25, 2013

History Trivia - Harald Hardrada defeated at Stamford Bridge, marking an end to the Viking invasions of England

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Sept 25 275 The Roman Senate proclaimed Marcus Claudius Tacitus Emperor after the assassination of Aurelian. During his short reign he c...
Friday, September 20, 2013

History Trivia - The Battle of Fulford: King Harald III of Norway defeats Edwin of Mercia and Morcar of Northumbria.

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September 20 451 The Battle of Châlons took place in North Eastern France. Flavius Aetius's victory over Attila the Hun in a day of ...