The True Story of the Berserker at Stamford Bridge (1066)

In 1066, at the Battle of Stamford Bridge, a single Viking warrior reportedly held off an entire English army on a narrow wooden bridge—killing dozens before being brought down from below. But how much of this story is real, and how much is legend?

In this episode of the Everyday History Podcast, we break down:

• What actually happened at the Battle of Stamford Bridge

• Who the “berserker” likely was, historically

• How medieval sources exaggerated (and agreed on) the event

• How long the Viking army had been away from home

• Why this moment is considered the symbolic end of the Viking Age

• And how the effects of this battle are still felt today in warfare, culture, and storytelling

This isn’t a myth retelling—it’s a grounded, source-based look at one of history’s most famous last stands, and why we still talk about it nearly 1,000 years later.

If you enjoy deep-dive history, last stands, Viking history, or separating historical fact from legend, this episode is for you.

This week on the Everyday History Podcast, Dustin and Boo Boo dive deep into the complete history of video games—told decade by decade, from Cold War laboratories to modern open-world epics.

Video games didn’t start as entertainment. They began as military simulations, scientific experiments, and accidental distractions on million-dollar machines. Over time, they survived industry collapse, moral panics, congressional hearings, and rapid technological change to become the largest entertainment industry in the world.

In this episode, we break down the major milestones that shaped gaming history and explore the cultural impact of era-defining franchises like Fallout, Grand Theft Auto, Assassin’s Creed, and Red Dead Redemption. Along the way, we examine how games reflect nuclear anxiety, capitalism, historical memory, violence, progress, and the slow death of old myths.

This isn’t a console war or a nostalgia trip—it’s a historical timeline of how video games evolved, why they matter, and what they reveal about us.

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