King Cnut and the Tide

For such a great monarch, King Cnut is perhaps best known not for the North Sea Empire he ruled or his conquest of England around a half century before the Normans, but for the legend that he allegedly though his power was so vast that he could command the tides themselves.

But from where does this story originate? Is it true that the story was more to demonstrate the king's piety than any delusions of power? In this episode we explore these questions and more...

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