Blood, Thrones, and Emma of Normandy

Tudors Dynasty

RedTop Media / Rebecca Larson

History

4.4 • 794 Ratings

🗓️ 20 July 2025

⏱️ 11 minutes

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Summary

In this episode, Rebecca Larson uncovers the extraordinary life of Emma of Normandy—a woman who defied the limitations of her time to become Queen of England not once, but twice. From child bride to political powerbroker, Emma navigated Viking invasions, shifting allegiances, and royal rivalries with unwavering determination. As wife to both Æthelred the Unready and King Cnut, and mother to two future kings, her influence shaped the English monarchy during one of its most turbulent eras. Discover the woman behind the crown—and why her story deserves to be remembered.

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Narrated by: Rebecca Larson

Researched by: Emily Airey

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0:50.0	This is the Tudors Dynasty and Beyond podcast. History with a Twist.
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0:58.5	Welcome to today's episode, where we journey back to a turbulent time in early medieval
1:04.0	England, to meet one of its most remarkable and yet often overlooked figures, Emma of Normandy. Born a Norman princess,
1:13.9	she navigated the treacherous waters of Viking invasions, shifting allegiances, and royal intrigue.
1:21.5	Twice Queen of England and Mother de Kings, Emma's life was a gripping tale of survival,
1:30.5	political savvy, and power in a world where women's roles were often limited. Join me, Rebecca Larson, as we uncover her story
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