We use cookies to understand how you use our platform and to improve your experience. Click “Accept All” to consent, or “Decline non-essential” to opt out of non-essential cookies. Read our Privacy Policy.
The Vikings in Britain - 5 Harald Hadrada – The last of the Vikings
Jul 7, 2026 · 24 min · 9 segments
Harold Hardrada’s death in 1066, is considered by many to be the end of the Viking era. Some cultures and civilisations tend to peter out slowly and fade away, but as with most things Viking, this was…
Harold Hardrada’s death in 1066, is considered by many to be the end of the Viking era. Some cultures and civilisations tend to peter out slowly and fade away, but as with most things Viking, this was not the case, and Harald certainly went out with a bang rather than a whimper. Whilst he was thought to be a Christian, I’m sure that Odin, the All-Father himself, would have been proud of him
Harold Hardrada’s death in 1066, is considered by many to be the end of the Viking era. Some cultures and civilisations tend to peter out slowly and fade away, but as with most things Viking, this was…