Life of the Week: Harold Godwinson (Harold II)
Caitlin Ellis explores the biography of the short-lived medieval king best known for getting an arrow to the eye at the battle of Hastings
Published: January 23, 2024 at 7:07 AM
King Harold II is famous for getting an arrow to the eye at the battle of Hastings. But is that story even true? And what else should we know about this man whose main claim to fame is being defeated by William the Conqueror? In this Life of the Week episode, David Musgrove explores the life of the king commonly known as Harold Godwinson, with Caitlin Ellis, associate professor in medieval nordic history at Oslo University.
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Dr David MusgroveContent director, HistoryExtra.com
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