"In 1066, at the Battle of Stamford Bridge, a legendary Viking warrior accomplished one of history's most remarkable last stands. As English King Harold Godwinson's army pursued fleeing Norse invaders, they encountered an unexpected obstacle - a lone Viking defending the narrow bridge. Armed with a massive Danish battle axe, this unnamed warrior stood his ground against the entire English army. For hours, he single-handedly prevented thousands of English soldiers from crossing, reportedly striki

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20K views · 468 reactions | #OnThisDay, in 1066, the Viking King Harald Hardrada, one of the many challengers to the English throne, landed in Yorkshire. He was joined by the exiled Earl Tostig, brother of King Harold Godwinson. Watch: '1066: The Year of Conquest'  https://access.historyhit.com/videos/1066-the-year-of-conquest | History Hit | Facebook

gotta be done 😂 In Shrek the Third, the Frog King (King Harold) is Fiona’s father and the ruler of Far Far Away, who is shown to be gravely ill at the beginning of the film. After a comedic and drawn-out death scene where he repeatedly struggles to deliver his final words, Harold transforms back into his true frog form and passes away, leaving Shrek as the reluctant heir to the throne. His death sets the story in motion, as Shrek, desperate to avoid becoming king, embarks on a quest to find Fio

35K views · 679 reactions | “The Carmen suggests Harold was done in by a dedicated Norman death squad including William himself...” Watch the full video https://youtu.be/rgZ6bRl_DUk Dan Snow speaks to medieval historian Marc Morris about what really happened on October 14th 1066, when William, Duke of Normandy, faced off against the Anglo-Saxon king Harold Godwinson. | History Hit | Facebook