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Episode 10
Following the death of Oswald, Northumbria was reduced to a fragmented vassal of Mercia. But that was changed under the leadership of Oswald's brothe…
4 years, 6 months ago
Oswald, King and Martyr
Episode 9
After the death of Edwin, Northumbria was thrown into chaos by the ravages of Cadwallon who swiftly deposed the kings who rose to replace him. But, i…
4 years, 7 months ago
Edwin of Northumbria
Episode 8
This week we begin a miniseries on the Kingdom of Northumbria from the early 7th to the mid 9th C. We start with a look at one of the most famous Nor…
4 years, 8 months ago
The Augustinian Mission
Episode 7
After last week's absence, we return with a new chronological episode as we continue our journey. This week we turn to the beginning of the conversio…
4 years, 8 months ago
Kingdoms and Kingship in Anglo-Saxon England
Episode 6
In this episode we take a big picture look at the working and development of Anglo-Saxon kingship. This is the first of two episodes meant to help yo…
4 years, 8 months ago
Anglo-Saxon Paganism
Episode 5
This week we take a dive into the mysterious and often complicated world of Anglo-Saxon paganism. We discuss what we mean by 'paganism' today and loo…
4 years, 9 months ago
Adventus Saxonum
Episode 4
In this episode we begin our discussion of Anglo-Saxon history proper with the arrival of the Saxons. Where did they come from? How many people settl…
4 years, 9 months ago
Gildas: The Last Romano-Briton
Episode 3
This week we take a look at the work and thought of the main written source for sub-Roman Britain and the Saxon migration: Gildas. We discuss the pro…
4 years, 9 months ago
Sub-Roman Britain
Episode 2
The second part of our look at the work the Saxons' encountered. In this episode we focus on the culture of sub-Roman Britain and the political fragm…
4 years, 9 months ago
The End of Roman Britain
Episode 1
In this first episode, we begin a two part look at the Britain encountered by the Saxons in the mid-fifth century. We discuss the reasons for and the…
4 years, 9 months ago