Is King Canute misunderstood? - BBC News

In the recent row over injunctions and Twitter, the analogy of King Canute vainly trying to hold back the tide has constantly been used. But is it correct?

Articles by Kathryn Westcott's Profile, BBC Journalist

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Canute and the Waves: A Misunderstood Story – Kelly Evans – Author

Remains of the Queen Emma the wife of King Canute have been discovered

Criticism Of Criticism Of Criticism - by Scott Alexander

What features are distinctively Celtic compared to Anglo-Saxon? - Quora

1066 And All That: A Memorable History of England: Sellar , W. C., Yeatman, RJ: 9780413772701: Books

BBC World Service - The Forum, Cnut: England's Viking king

View of Hubris and Humility The Southwest Respiratory and Critical Care Chronicles

King Canute and the Source of Power

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History Curriculum: Gove, Newsprint, & BBC Debates :: Historyworks

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