RIHC: The Fall of the Roman Empire, Edward the Confessor’s True Heir, and Vikings Abroad

Would it have been fair to refer to the Eastern Roman Empire - the Byzantine Empire - as ‘Roman’? What language would have been spoken throughout the Empire? Who did Edward the Confessor really want as his heir to the throne of England? Was Edward a good king? Why didn’t the Anglo Saxons launch a preemptive strike on the vikings? What language would Harald Hardrada have spoken over the course of his extensive travels? And, what was the Hanseatic League? Join Tom and Dominic for this week’s bonus episode, as they answer some fascinating historical questions. _______ Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Producer: Theo Young-Smith Assistant Producer: Tabby Syrett + Aaliyah Akude Executive Producers: Jack Davenport + Tony Pastor