Reign Check: Every King & Queen of England

Son of Godwin but seemingly did not win God’s favor. Harald was a brilliant fighter and tactician and juggled enemies, and former friends, coming from the East and the South. If the Channel hadn’t been so stormy, would England have remained in Anglo hands? No man can say. 

What crimes was he confessing to? One of England’s few Saint-Kings, Edward restores some stability to England, but can never seem to get out from under the thumb of the Godwin’s.

He was one tough nut to crack, but we try our best. Harthacnut spent most of his time preoccupied with Scandinavia but he would be the final viking king of England and a guy who liked to party, maybe a bit too much…

Fast as a hare and strong as a bear, Harald was one of the last Scandinavian kings of England. He is never officially coronated and blinds his relative but seems to have been a decent ruler otherwise! **reupload because the original file was cut-off**

A tough cnut to crack, Cnut was really the only Viking king to rule England for any significant amount of time. One of the most interesting kings of the entire era whose victories and decisions would ripple through history.

No, not the famous American warship, but Edmund was a great warrior. He was given a Kingdom in chaos and had the skills and willpower to right the ship, but could he do it?

Don’t call him spoonbeard, Sweyn was the first and one of the only Scandinavian Kings of England. While his reign was a mere 5 weeks, he led an interesting life that involved becoming King of Denmark and Norway and being the son of the namesake of Bluetooth.

Also known as “Well-Advised the Poorly Advised”. One of the most significant kings in all of English history. Events of this time ripple out through time and affect all of world history. If Aethelred had been well-advised would the Normans have taken control? Something to ponder as you listen to this new episode! We apologize for the break between episodes, look forward to weekly releases on Sunda...

One of the few sainted English kings and perhaps the least deserving. Edward had a very short and mysterious reign, cut short by a conniving step-mother. *cue dramatic music*

Not sure you get to be called The Peaceful if you just luck out and happen to rule when the vikings are taking a break from invading. You be the judge after taking a listen!

DId you know there was a time when England was split in half with two claiming the title of Kings of England and that there wasn't even a battle fought during this divide? Listen in to hear more about the years of King Eadwig the All Fair, who was anything but.

Rushed onto the throne after the sudden assassination of his brother the King. The final son of Edward the Elder to rule the lands of the Anglo-Saxons.

King Edmund the Mundacious. In fact, he was quite honest and brave for someone you've never heard of! Listen in to hear more about the life of perhaps the least well-known of all the kings.

Listen in to learn about the great Æethelstan, perhaps the most underrated of all English kings? You decide.

Join us for a look into the life of Alfred the Great's son Edward, brother of Aethelflaed the Lady of Mercia and King of the Anglo-Saxons.

We discuss the only English king to have the title "The Great". Listen in to find out if you think he deserves the honor!

Welcome to the first episode of the Reign Check podcast! A light but informative chat about the kings and queens (and possibly some barons, earls and princes) of jolly ol’ England. Mother and son, Austin and Donna discuss King Arthur, the once and future king that never was. A fascinating legendary figure that still persists in the popular imagination today. Upcoming episodes will discuss actual,...