In 1066, England stood balanced on fragile loyalty. At its center were two brothers: Harold Godwinson and Tostig Godwinson. Tostig had once ruled Northumbria as earl, but his governance was harsh and unpopular. In 1065, northern nobles rebelled. Rather than plunge the kingdom into civil war, Harold accepted their demands and allowed his brother to be exiled. It was a political decision. To Tostig, it was betrayal. Stripped of power, he searched for allies. He found one in Harald Hardrada, a warr
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In 1066, England stood balanced on fragile loyalty. At its center were two brothers: Harold Godwinson and Tostig Godwinson. Tostig had once ruled Northumbria as earl, but his governance was harsh and unpopular. In 1065, northern nobles rebelled. Rather than plunge the kingdom into civil war, Harold accepted their demands and allowed his brother to be exiled. It was a political decision. To Tostig, it was betrayal. Stripped of power, he searched for allies. He found one in Harald Hardrada, a warr
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