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Part 6: Who was Bluetooth? The last battle and the beginning of legend

Restless Times in History
Restless Times in History
Episode • Jun 8, 2023 • 11m

In the year 985: With all to win and nothing to lose, King Harald Bluetooth must join battle with his greatest foe and most deadly rival - his own son and heir - for the crown of Denmark

 

Bluetooth technology was named after a 10th century Danish King, Harald Bluetooth.  But who was Bluetooth, and why did his achievements in the late Viking age, lead a group of young tech inventors in the 20th century to name an innovative technology after him?

 

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