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?

The legend of a Viking king's attempt to turn back the tide has been depicted in a mosaic. King Canute (also known as Cnut) ruled England between 1016 -1035 and allegedly tried and failed to stop ...

King tides are often 1 to 2 feet higher than average tides. But global warming, extreme weather and rising sea levels have recently led to a greater public concern about king tides.

King tides are often 1 to 2 feet higher than average tides. But global warming, extreme weather and rising sea levels have recently led to a greater public concern about king tides.

Raymond J. de Souza: Trump learns he can't hold back the tide U.S. customs chaos involving packages from China reminiscent of an old story about another supposedly vainglorious leader, King Canute ...

Like medieval King Canute's unsuccessful attempt to command the incoming tide to stop, central banks' attempts to push back against swelling interest rate cut bets seem forlorn.

The legend of a Viking king's attempt to turn back the tide has been depicted in a mosaic. King Canute (also known as Cnut) ruled England between 1016 -1035 and allegedly tried and failed to stop ...

By Mike Dolan LONDON, Dec 20 (Reuters) - Like medieval King Canute's unsuccessful attempt to command the incoming tide to stop, central banks' attempts to push back against swelling interest rate ...

Canute, king of England during the 11th century, achieved legendary status by ordering his servants to carry his throne to the shore, whereupon he ordered the tide to stop rising.

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?

King tides are often 1 to 2 feet higher than average tides. But global warming, extreme weather and rising sea levels have recently led to a greater public concern about king tides.