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Anglo-Saxon Women: Power, Reputation, and Choice
Published 4 months, 2 weeks ago
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In this episode, I’m joined by historian Annie Whitehead to explore the women of the Anglo-Saxon world and the many ways they shaped early medieval England.
We talk about education, influence, queenship, and legacy — and how women navigated power in a world that didn’t always preserve their voices. We also discuss how history has remembered these women: who becomes celebrated, who is criticized, and who is too often left out of the story altogether.
Annie's book list on her website: https://anniewhiteheadauthor.co.uk/about-me
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Previous episodes:
Episode from 2021 on Aethelflaed
Episode from Jan 2025: Murder in Anglo-Saxon England
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Host: Rebecca Larson
Guest: Annie Whitehead