History Profiles Ollie

Explore the riveting story of Harold Godwinson, the last Saxon king of England. Discover how his strategic genius and warrior's spirit marked the end of the Viking Age and led to tales of immense victories and crushing defeats. From his victory over Harald Hardrada to his struggles and ultimate fall at the Battle of Hastings, delve into one of England's most turbulent eras.
00:00: Introduction01:15: Ancestry & Early Life06:15: Rise to Power15:07: Harold's Conquest of Wales18:12: The Oath that would haunt Harold20:54: Harold's strife with his brother Tostig22:45: English Crown in Turmoil29:01: The End of the Viking Age38:54: The Battle of Hastings & The Last Anglo-Saxon King
#HaroldGodwinson #lastSaxonking #BattleofHastings #HaraldHardrada #VikingAge #Anglo-SaxonChronicle #Englishhistory #Normans #Walesconquest #StamfordBridge #Tostig #EnglishCrown
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Explore the poignant tale of Edith Swanneck, an 11th-century Anglo-Scandinavian noblewoman. Raised amidst the warfare of her Viking father's world, Edith’s gentle nature earned her the epithet 'Swanneck.' Through her love for King Harold Godwinson and her courageous act after the Battle of Hastings, she became one of England's wealthiest and most revered nobles. Tune in to uncover a story of war, love, and unwavering loyalty in this captivating episode.
00:00: Introduction01:39: Ancestry & Early Life04:52: More Ancestry & Early Life09:00: Relationship with Harold Godwinson13:58: England at War & The Queen Who Never Was17:40: Edith Walks through the battlefield
#EdithSwanneck #EdiththeFair #KingHaroldGodwinson #Anglo-Scandinavian #BattleofHastings #medievalhistory #lovestory #Vikings #Jomsviking #Anglo-Saxon #medievalnoblewoman
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Explore the dark histories of two of England's most infamous monarchs, Æthelred the Unready and William the Conqueror. From orchestrating genocides to commanding brutal invasions, these kings left a bloody mark on history. This episode delves into their reigns and the atrocities they committed. Discover their early lives, ascensions to power, and the catastrophic events that defined their rules.
00:00:00: Introduction00:00:56: Æthelred the Unready00:01:43: Early Life00:03:55: Ascension to the Throne00:10:50: The St Brice's Day Massacre00:13:30: Jomsviking Occupation of England00:16:29: Sweyn Forkbeard's Invasion of England00:19:10: An Exiled King Returns00:22:07: Æthelred's Death00:23:38: William the Conqueror00:24:45: Ancestry & Early Life00:27:02: The Battle of Val-ès-Dunes00:32:34: The Politics in England regarding the crown00:39:31: The Battle of Hastings00:44:18: William the King of England00:46:21: The revolt of Edgar Ætheling00:54:25: The Harrying of the North
#history #ÆthelredtheUnready #WilliamtheConqueror #medievalhistory #Englishhistory #evilkings #StBrice'sDayMassacre #BattleofHastings #genocide #atrocities #SweynForkbeard #NormanConquest #HarryingoftheNorth
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Discover the incredible journey of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, the second 'Great Unifier' of Japan. Rising from his humble beginnings as a peasant, Hideyoshi became the most powerful man in Japan during the Sengoku period. Learn about his military genius, strategic brilliance, and the key events that led him to unify Japan and become its de facto leader. This episode covers his early life, his rise to power, and his legacy as both a master strategist and a tyrant. Toyotomi Hideyoshi's story is a testament to ambition, intelligence, and ruthless determination.
00:00:00: Introduction00:02:15: Early Life00:07:34: From Peasant to Lord00:12:46: A Master Strategist & General00:22:33: Hideyoshi Overthrows the Oda Clan00:28:42: Unification of Japan00:34:19: Toyotomi Hideyoshi The Taiko & Tyrant
#ToyotomiHideyoshi #GreatUnifier #Japan #Sengokuperiod #militarygenius #samurai #Taikō #Japanesehistory #unification #OdaNobunaga #ImjinWar #daijō-daijin #kampaku #strategicbrilliance #tyrant
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Discover the incredible story of Yasuke, an African who became one of the first samurai in Japan. Journey from his mysterious origins in Africa to his pivotal role serving the powerful warlord Oda Nobunaga. Learn about his adventures, battles, and the historic events he witnessed, including the Battle of Tenmokuzan and the Honnō-ji Incident.
00:00: Introduction01:16: Mysterious Origins & Mercenary Work03:53: Arrival in Japan & Meeting Oda Nobunaga10:22: The Battle of Tenmokuzan14:12: Honnō-ji Incident
#Yasuke #AfricanSamurai #OdaNobunaga #JapaneseHistory #Samurai #BattleofTenmokuzan #Honnō-jiIncident
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In this episode, we dive into the life of Oda Nobunaga, the feared yet revered warlord who became the de-facto ruler of Japan by 1582. Born during the tumultuous Sengoku period, Nobunaga's unyielding ambition and brilliant military strategies transformed Japanese warfare and paved the way for the country's unification. Despite his ruthless demeanor, Nobunaga's personality and policies marked a significant turning point in Japanese history. Join us as we explore his rise to power, his overthrow of the Ashikaga Shogunate, and his dramatic end at the Honnō-ji Incident.
00:00:00: Introduction00:01:18: The Fool of Owari00:08:41: Rise to Power00:18:41: Personality & Policies00:23:54: Nobunaga Overthrows the Ashikaga Shogunate00:29:41: The End of the Azai, Asakura, and Matsunaga Clans & War with the Takeda00:36:06: War with the Ikko Ikki00:40:26: The Glorious End of the Takeda Clan00:44:33: Honnō-ji Incident
#OdaNobunaga #DemonDaimyō #UnifierofJapan #Sengokuperiod #Japanesewarfare #AshikagaShogunate #samurai #Japanesehistory #militarystrategies #Honnō-jiIncident #Azaiclan #Asakuraclan #Matsunagaclan #Takedaclan #IkkoIkki
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