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King Æthelwulf
Æthelwulf, father of Alfred the Great, was perhaps the most innovative king Wessex had seen since the reign of Ine. Although he would dedicate much o…
3 years, 6 months ago
King Ecgberht the Conqueror
In 786 King Cynewulf was murdered throwing Wessex into disorder. In the midst of the feuding that followed King Offa of Mercia moved in to secure the…
3 years, 6 months ago
Bonus Episode Unlocked: Anglo-Saxon Poetics
What is Old English poetry? How does it work? In this unlocked bonus episode I walk you through the ways that Anglo-Saxon poets created their work an…
3 years, 6 months ago
The West Saxons' Dark Eighth Century
Following Ine’s abdication in 726, the rest of the eighth century was a time of uncertainty for Wessex. It is a period that is not well served by the…
3 years, 7 months ago
Bonus Sample: Anglo-Saxon Christianity (Part 2)
This week, I conclude my look at the form of Christianity that came to be practiced in England across the Anglo-Saxon period. In this episode I look …
3 years, 7 months ago
Early Medieval Cornwall: Interview with Author John Fletcher
In this episode I interview author and historical reenactor John Fletcher about his book 'The Western Kingdom: The Birth of Cornwall'. It's an access…
3 years, 7 months ago
Bonus Sample: Anglo-Saxon Christianity (Part 1)
This week, I begin a two part wrap up of our look at the major themes of Old English literature by looking at the form of Christianity that came to b…
3 years, 7 months ago
King Ine the Lawmaker
Of all the kings of Wessex prior to the reign of King Alfred, Ine is the one with probably the greatest reputation. This rests mostly on the respect …
3 years, 8 months ago
Cædwalla: The King from the Forest
Upon the abdication of Centwine in 685 the Gewisse were thrown into chaos. From the forests on their eastern frontier came news of an exiled noble ma…
3 years, 8 months ago
Bonus Sample: Anglo-Saxon Wisdom
The Anglo-Saxons prised wisdom. It permeated every aspect of their culture and they created an elaborate literature of wisdom meant to convey both pr…
3 years, 8 months ago