This unique and lively history show delves into some of the world's most important political, social and cultural events and the intriguing personalities behind them. Presented by Dr Patrick Geoghegan of Trinity College Dublin, Talking History unravels the gritty, sometimes uncomfortable, side of our past, and what we can learn from it.
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This week Patrick explores the life and legacy of Cnut, also known as Cnut the Great and Canute, was King of England from 1016. Joining Patrick on the panel are:Dr. Timothy Bolton is an honorary fellow of both Cardiff and Aberdeen Universities, Caitlin Ellis is an expert on Medieval Britain and Ireland has recently begun work as an O’Donovan Scholar in the School of Celtic at the Dublin Institute of Advanced Studies, Philip Parker is a former diplomat and publisher, Professor Levi Roach teaches at the University of Exeter and is an expert in kingship and royal governance and Tore Skeie Author of: The Wolf Age: The Vikings, The Anglo Saxons and the Battle for the North Sea Empire.