Episode 13: Canute the Great (King of Danish Pride) (Scott, Sean, & Runes)

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History in Music

Coldbow Productions

28 episodes

2 months ago

It's simple, we find songs that have historical context within the lyrics and then dissect those lyrics on the show. Whether it's a song about a ship that sank in the Great Lakes or an ancient folk song about Mongolian sky gods, we will explore it's historical context. But more importantly, we will dig into what the songwriter was trying to communicate and why.

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Episode 13: Canute the Great (King of Danish Pride) (Scott, Sean, & Runes)

History in Music

1 hour 4 minutes 47 seconds

2 years ago

Episode 13: Canute the Great (King of Danish Pride) (Scott, Sean, & Runes)

In third chair this week we are joined by resident runic scholar and based metalhead Runes. The song we discuss is Canute the Great (King of Danish Pride) by Rebellion from their 2005 album Sagas of Iceland - The History of the Vikings, Vol. 1. Sail along with us as we raid, pillage, and plunder the historical details of Cnut's life contained in this ballad. How can one man unify the fractured kingdoms of southern England and unite them with the kingdoms of Norway and Denmark into the North Sea Empire? through sheer force of will - will to power. Fans of Aethelred the Unready can go ahead and sit this one out. It's the Nord's time on top. Who exactly was Cnut? Listen to find out! ᚲᚾᚢᛏᚱ ᛁᚾᚾ ᚱᛁᚲᛁ

Link to the song:
https://youtu.be/SfQ4o0svDLs

Follow Runes on Twitter:
@ReadingTheRunes

Check out his Redbubble for some awesome Viking-themed apparel and designs:
https://www.redbubble.com/people/sagasintherunes/shop

Follow Scott and Sean on Twitter:
Scott - @dotGiff
Sean - @Hashtag_Hey_Bro

If you've got a song you'd like us to discuss on the podcast, feel free to DM us on Twitter or send an email to HistoryInMusicPodcast@gmail.com