The Battle of Stamford Bridge Explained

Dan explains how England’s last great Viking invasion met its brutal end. At Stamford Bridge in September 1066, King Harold Godwinson’s army faced Harald Hardrada, the most feared warrior of his age, in a battle of extraordinary courage and bloodshed. Relying on new archaeological discoveries, Dan brings this pivotal clash to life in vivid detail.

You can also watch our explanation of the Bayeux Tapestry, which depicts the Norman Conquest that followed, on YouTube.

Written by Dan Snow and edited by Dougal Patmore.

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