Podcasts about aethelred

From the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle describing Edward the Martyr (975-78). 'Men murdered him, but God exalted him. In life he was an earthly king; after death he is now a heavenly saint. His earthly kinsmen would not avenge him, but his heavenly Father has greatly avenged him. The earthly killers would have destroyed his memory. Those who would not bow to his living body now humbly on their knees bow to his dead bones. How we may understand that the wisdom of men, their plans and counsel, are nothing against God's purpose.' Characters Edward the Martyr - King of England (975-78) Aethelred - brother of Edward and claimant Edgar - King of England (959-75), father of Edward and Aethelred Aethelflaed - first wife of Edgar, mother of Edward Wulfthryth - possible second wife of Edgar Aelfthryth - third wife of Edgar, mother of Aethelred Dunstan - Archbishop of Canterbury Aethelwold - Bishop of Winchester Oswald - Bishop of Worcester, Archbishop of York Aethelwine - Alderman of East-Anglia Aelfhere - Ealdorman of Mercia Brihthelm - former Archbishop of Canterbury Kenneth II - King of Scotland Geoffrey Gaimar - chronicler Lantfred - chronicler and Winchester monk Byrthferth - chronicler Osbern of Canterbury - chronicler Music: Medieval Suspense by Alexander Nakarada (www.creatorchords.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ In Excelsis Deo

I discuss the rather unsuccessful reign(s) of the king who had an unfortunate epithet added to his name with the New Statesman's Harry Lambert.

Greg Jenner is joined by Professor Elizabeth Tyler and comedian Jen Brister in early medieval England to learn all about Queen Emma of Normandy. Emma was wife to two English kings – Aethelred and Cnut – and mother to two more, Harthacnut and Edward the Confessor. She was a key player in the complex politics of 11th-century England, and symbolised the overlapping English, Norman and Scandinavian identities at play in England even before the Norman conquest of 1066. This episode traces Emma's life from her childhood in Normandy, through her marriages to the English Aethelred and Danish Cnut, and into her final years as mother to the king. Along the way, it explores Emma's political savvy, and the messy family relationships that shaped early medieval English history.This is a radio edit of the original podcast episode. For the full-length version, please look further back in the feed.Research by: Josh Rice Written by: Josh Rice, Emmie Rose Price-Goodfellow, Emma Nagouse and Greg Jenner Produced by: Emmie Rose Price-Goodfellow and Greg Jenner Audio Producer: Steve Hankey Senior Producer: Emma Nagouse

Professor Alice Roberts, best known as the presenter of Digging for Britain, picks the wife of two English kings and the mother of two English kings. Queen Emma was born in Normandy and came to England as a diplomatic peaceweaver when she married Aethelred in 1002. Somehow she survived the invasion of the Danes under Swein Forkbeard and married his son, King Canute after Aethelred's death. Together with help from Professor Janina Ramirez - author of Femina - and Patricia Bracewell who has written a trilogy of historical novels based on Emma's life, Alice pieces together an extraordinary life, the richest woman in England, aunt of William the Conqueror, mother of Edward the Confessor.Alice Roberts is Professor of Public Engagement in Science at Birmingham University and the author of Crypt: Life, Death and Disease in the Middle Ages and Beyond Programme also includes recorded audio of Professor Pauline Stafford, author of Gendering the Middle AgesThe producer in Bristol is Miles Warde

In this episode, Greg Jenner is joined by Professor Elizabeth Tyler and comedian Jen Brister in early medieval England to learn all about Queen Emma of Normandy. Emma was wife to two English kings – Aethelred and Cnut – and mother to two more, Harthacnut and Edward the Confessor. She was a key player in the complex politics of eleventh-century England, and symbolised the overlapping English, Norman and Scandinavian identities at play in England even before the Norman conquest of 1066. This episode traces Emma's life from her childhood in Normandy, through her marriages to the English Aethelred and Danish Cnut, and into her final years as mother to the king. Along the way, it explores Emma's political savvy, and the messy family relationships that shaped early medieval English history. Research by: Josh Rice Written by: Josh Rice, Emmie Rose Price-Goodfellow, Emma Nagouse and Greg Jenner Produced by: Emmie Rose Price-Goodfellow and Greg Jenner Audio Producer: Steve Hankey Senior Producer: Emma Nagouse

In a saga reminiscent of Game of Thrones and Battle for the Island Kingdom: The Struggle for England's Destiny 1000-1066 (Osprey, 2023) reveals the life-and-death struggle for power which changed the course of history. The six decades leading up to 1066 were defined by bloody wars and intrigues, in which three peoples vied for supremacy over the island kingdom. In this epic retelling, Don Hollway (The Last Viking) recounts the clashes of Vikings, Anglo-Saxons and Normans, their warlords and their conniving queens. It begins with the Viking Cnut the Great, forging three nations into his North Sea Empire while his Saxon wife Aelfgifu rules in his stead and schemes for England's throne. Her archenemy is Emma of Normandy, widow of Saxon king Aethelred, claiming Cnut's realm in exchange for her hand in marriage. Their sons become rivals, pawns in their mothers' wars until they can secure their own destinies. And always in the shadows is Godwin of Wessex, playing all sides to become the power behind the throne until his son Harold emerges as king of all of England. But Harold's brother Tostig turns traitor, abandons the Anglo-Saxons and joins the army of the last great Viking, Harald Hardrada, where together they meet their fate at the battle of Stamford Bridge. And all this time watching from across the water is William, the Bastard, fighting to secure his own Norman dukedom, but with an eye on the English crown. AJ Woodhams hosts the "War Books" podcast. You can subscribe on Apple here and on Spotify here. War Books is on YouTube, Facebook and Instagram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

In a saga reminiscent of Game of Thrones and Battle for the Island Kingdom: The Struggle for England's Destiny 1000-1066 (Osprey, 2023) reveals the life-and-death struggle for power which changed the course of history. The six decades leading up to 1066 were defined by bloody wars and intrigues, in which three peoples vied for supremacy over the island kingdom. In this epic retelling, Don Hollway (The Last Viking) recounts the clashes of Vikings, Anglo-Saxons and Normans, their warlords and their conniving queens. It begins with the Viking Cnut the Great, forging three nations into his North Sea Empire while his Saxon wife Aelfgifu rules in his stead and schemes for England's throne. Her archenemy is Emma of Normandy, widow of Saxon king Aethelred, claiming Cnut's realm in exchange for her hand in marriage. Their sons become rivals, pawns in their mothers' wars until they can secure their own destinies. And always in the shadows is Godwin of Wessex, playing all sides to become the power behind the throne until his son Harold emerges as king of all of England. But Harold's brother Tostig turns traitor, abandons the Anglo-Saxons and joins the army of the last great Viking, Harald Hardrada, where together they meet their fate at the battle of Stamford Bridge. And all this time watching from across the water is William, the Bastard, fighting to secure his own Norman dukedom, but with an eye on the English crown. AJ Woodhams hosts the "War Books" podcast. You can subscribe on Apple here and on Spotify here. War Books is on YouTube, Facebook and Instagram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

In a saga reminiscent of Game of Thrones and Battle for the Island Kingdom: The Struggle for England's Destiny 1000-1066 (Osprey, 2023) reveals the life-and-death struggle for power which changed the course of history. The six decades leading up to 1066 were defined by bloody wars and intrigues, in which three peoples vied for supremacy over the island kingdom. In this epic retelling, Don Hollway (The Last Viking) recounts the clashes of Vikings, Anglo-Saxons and Normans, their warlords and their conniving queens. It begins with the Viking Cnut the Great, forging three nations into his North Sea Empire while his Saxon wife Aelfgifu rules in his stead and schemes for England's throne. Her archenemy is Emma of Normandy, widow of Saxon king Aethelred, claiming Cnut's realm in exchange for her hand in marriage. Their sons become rivals, pawns in their mothers' wars until they can secure their own destinies. And always in the shadows is Godwin of Wessex, playing all sides to become the power behind the throne until his son Harold emerges as king of all of England. But Harold's brother Tostig turns traitor, abandons the Anglo-Saxons and joins the army of the last great Viking, Harald Hardrada, where together they meet their fate at the battle of Stamford Bridge. And all this time watching from across the water is William, the Bastard, fighting to secure his own Norman dukedom, but with an eye on the English crown. AJ Woodhams hosts the "War Books" podcast. You can subscribe on Apple here and on Spotify here. War Books is on YouTube, Facebook and Instagram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/military-history

In a saga reminiscent of Game of Thrones and Battle for the Island Kingdom: The Struggle for England's Destiny 1000-1066 (Osprey, 2023) reveals the life-and-death struggle for power which changed the course of history. The six decades leading up to 1066 were defined by bloody wars and intrigues, in which three peoples vied for supremacy over the island kingdom. In this epic retelling, Don Hollway (The Last Viking) recounts the clashes of Vikings, Anglo-Saxons and Normans, their warlords and their conniving queens. It begins with the Viking Cnut the Great, forging three nations into his North Sea Empire while his Saxon wife Aelfgifu rules in his stead and schemes for England's throne. Her archenemy is Emma of Normandy, widow of Saxon king Aethelred, claiming Cnut's realm in exchange for her hand in marriage. Their sons become rivals, pawns in their mothers' wars until they can secure their own destinies. And always in the shadows is Godwin of Wessex, playing all sides to become the power behind the throne until his son Harold emerges as king of all of England. But Harold's brother Tostig turns traitor, abandons the Anglo-Saxons and joins the army of the last great Viking, Harald Hardrada, where together they meet their fate at the battle of Stamford Bridge. And all this time watching from across the water is William, the Bastard, fighting to secure his own Norman dukedom, but with an eye on the English crown. AJ Woodhams hosts the "War Books" podcast. You can subscribe on Apple here and on Spotify here. War Books is on YouTube, Facebook and Instagram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/european-studies

In a saga reminiscent of Game of Thrones and Battle for the Island Kingdom: The Struggle for England's Destiny 1000-1066 (Osprey, 2023) reveals the life-and-death struggle for power which changed the course of history. The six decades leading up to 1066 were defined by bloody wars and intrigues, in which three peoples vied for supremacy over the island kingdom. In this epic retelling, Don Hollway (The Last Viking) recounts the clashes of Vikings, Anglo-Saxons and Normans, their warlords and their conniving queens. It begins with the Viking Cnut the Great, forging three nations into his North Sea Empire while his Saxon wife Aelfgifu rules in his stead and schemes for England's throne. Her archenemy is Emma of Normandy, widow of Saxon king Aethelred, claiming Cnut's realm in exchange for her hand in marriage. Their sons become rivals, pawns in their mothers' wars until they can secure their own destinies. And always in the shadows is Godwin of Wessex, playing all sides to become the power behind the throne until his son Harold emerges as king of all of England. But Harold's brother Tostig turns traitor, abandons the Anglo-Saxons and joins the army of the last great Viking, Harald Hardrada, where together they meet their fate at the battle of Stamford Bridge. And all this time watching from across the water is William, the Bastard, fighting to secure his own Norman dukedom, but with an eye on the English crown. AJ Woodhams hosts the "War Books" podcast. You can subscribe on Apple here and on Spotify here. War Books is on YouTube, Facebook and Instagram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/french-studies

In a saga reminiscent of Game of Thrones and Battle for the Island Kingdom: The Struggle for England's Destiny 1000-1066 (Osprey, 2023) reveals the life-and-death struggle for power which changed the course of history. The six decades leading up to 1066 were defined by bloody wars and intrigues, in which three peoples vied for supremacy over the island kingdom. In this epic retelling, Don Hollway (The Last Viking) recounts the clashes of Vikings, Anglo-Saxons and Normans, their warlords and their conniving queens. It begins with the Viking Cnut the Great, forging three nations into his North Sea Empire while his Saxon wife Aelfgifu rules in his stead and schemes for England's throne. Her archenemy is Emma of Normandy, widow of Saxon king Aethelred, claiming Cnut's realm in exchange for her hand in marriage. Their sons become rivals, pawns in their mothers' wars until they can secure their own destinies. And always in the shadows is Godwin of Wessex, playing all sides to become the power behind the throne until his son Harold emerges as king of all of England. But Harold's brother Tostig turns traitor, abandons the Anglo-Saxons and joins the army of the last great Viking, Harald Hardrada, where together they meet their fate at the battle of Stamford Bridge. And all this time watching from across the water is William, the Bastard, fighting to secure his own Norman dukedom, but with an eye on the English crown. AJ Woodhams hosts the "War Books" podcast. You can subscribe on Apple here and on Spotify here. War Books is on YouTube, Facebook and Instagram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a saga reminiscent of Game of Thrones and Battle for the Island Kingdom: The Struggle for England's Destiny 1000-1066 (Osprey, 2023) reveals the life-and-death struggle for power which changed the course of history. The six decades leading up to 1066 were defined by bloody wars and intrigues, in which three peoples vied for supremacy over the island kingdom. In this epic retelling, Don Hollway (The Last Viking) recounts the clashes of Vikings, Anglo-Saxons and Normans, their warlords and their conniving queens. It begins with the Viking Cnut the Great, forging three nations into his North Sea Empire while his Saxon wife Aelfgifu rules in his stead and schemes for England's throne. Her archenemy is Emma of Normandy, widow of Saxon king Aethelred, claiming Cnut's realm in exchange for her hand in marriage. Their sons become rivals, pawns in their mothers' wars until they can secure their own destinies. And always in the shadows is Godwin of Wessex, playing all sides to become the power behind the throne until his son Harold emerges as king of all of England. But Harold's brother Tostig turns traitor, abandons the Anglo-Saxons and joins the army of the last great Viking, Harald Hardrada, where together they meet their fate at the battle of Stamford Bridge. And all this time watching from across the water is William, the Bastard, fighting to secure his own Norman dukedom, but with an eye on the English crown. AJ Woodhams hosts the "War Books" podcast. You can subscribe on Apple here and on Spotify here. War Books is on YouTube, Facebook and Instagram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/british-studies

In third chair this week we are joined by resident runic scholar and based metalhead Runes. The song we discuss is Canute the Great (King of Danish Pride) by Rebellion from their 2005 album Sagas of Iceland - The History of the Vikings, Vol. 1. Sail along with us as we raid, pillage, and plunder the historical details of Cnut's life contained in this ballad. How can one man unify the fractured kingdoms of southern England and unite them with the kingdoms of Norway and Denmark into the North Sea Empire? through sheer force of will - will to power. Fans of Aethelred the Unready can go ahead and sit this one out. It's the Nord's time on top. Who exactly was Cnut? Listen to find out! ᚲᚾᚢᛏᚱ ᛁᚾᚾ ᚱᛁᚲᛁ Link to the song: https://youtu.be/SfQ4o0svDLs Follow Runes on Twitter: @ReadingTheRunes Check out his Redbubble for some awesome Viking-themed apparel and designs: https://www.redbubble.com/people/sagasintherunes/shop Follow Scott and Sean on Twitter: Scott - @dotGiff Sean - @HashtagHeyBro If you've got a song you'd like us to discuss on the podcast, feel free to DM us on Twitter or send an email to HistoryInMusicPodcast@gmail.com

Synopsis Part two of the run up to the arrival of Queen Matilda and that other guy…what was his name…William the Conqueror. Yeah. Him. Includes Danelaw, Danegeld, surprising connections to Hamlet, an explanation of whether Aethelred the Unready was really unready, and of course a discussion of Eric the Viking! Annotations 1/ We have obviously linked … Continue reading "Episode: 54: More England, More Normans"

This week Beau and Carl chat about the closing years of Anglo-Saxon Britain, focusing mainly on the reign of Aethelred The Unready. This long and increasingly disastrous reign sees the Viking invasions reach a new height, and the plight of the remaining Anglo-Saxon reach a new low. Including battles and massacres, Aethelred's life, though shameful, certainly wasn't boring. https://www.lotuseaters.com/preview-epochs-63-or-aethelred-the-unready-17-07-22

This is it. It all comes down to this moment.  Ever since Alfred the Great had come surging out of the swamps he had been hiding in to defeat the Vikings at Edington, he and his children and grandchildren had been inexorably pushing the Vikings out of the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms. Aethelred was soon to conquer Northumbria which had been held by the Danes for a hundred years, and England was born. But no sooner had the new nation come screaming into the world than a massive Norse-Irish-Scottish alliance came screaming into Aethelred's new kingdom. It threatened to undo everything that had been achieved.  At Brunanburh in 937 AD the future of England would be decided.   Subscribe to us here on your favourite podcast channel, follow us @bitesizebattles on Instagram and Facebook, and visit www.bitesizebattles.com. Thanks for listening.

In episode 11, the final covering the Danish Viking King Sweyn Forkbeard, we follow along as he relentlessly wages his war of attrition against Aethelred 'the Unready' of England. A 10 year marathon, steadily draining their economic and military power, sapping their morale and will to put up a viable resistance. Culminating in a full scale invasion in July 1013, that by the end of that year, would have him ascend to the throne as the first Viking King of England. We then review Forkbeard's legacy, who ushered in one of the most monumental achievements of the Viking Age during its twilight years. If you would like to support my work directly, you can kindly do so here: www.patreon.com/warlordsofhistory Check out the Pax Britannica podcast: https://paxbritannica.info

Part 1, the RomansBefore there were Kings of England, there was Roman occupation. In fact, you might think of the first monarch of England as being the Roman Emperor. Britain was officially discovered when Julius Caesar made to expeditions in 55 and 54 BC. He did not successfully invade England; that job was left to his successor Plautius in 43 AD. From that time, Britain was part of the Roman Empire.Part 2, King ArthurIt’s at the Battle of Badon Hill where reports of a famous warrior or leader (or perhaps king?) emerges. He united and rallied the people around him and defeated the Saxons. He is named Ambrosius Aurelianus by contemporary historians Gildas and Bede and called “Arthur” by Nennius—the first historian to mention Arthur by name. King Arthur is among the most famous literary characters of all time. And Arthur's legend shapes the British Monarchy for years to come.Part 3, HeptarchyBy the seventh century, the boundaries of the Heptarchy were established, separating the land into seven tribal kingdoms: Northumbria, Wessex, Mercia, East-Anglia, Essex, Kent, and Sussex. One of the best-known and most powerful kings of this era is Alfred the Great, a strong military leader and wise ruler, who became King of Wessex in 871. He defeated the Danes at Rochester, imposed rule on South Wales, and took London from the Danes. He’s also credited with starting a permanent army and navy. Alfred eventually ruled most of the area. Part 4, Becoming EnglandKing Aethelstan became King of Wessex in 899 and succeeded to the kingdom of the Northumbrians when Sihtric died in 927. In 937, he and his brother Edmund defeated a combined force of the Kings of Dublin, Scots, Strathclyde, and others. During this period, he was recognized as the first person to rule over all the land that would eventually become known as England. He claimed the title “King of all Britain.” Part 5, Emma of NormandyEmma of Normandy was sent to England in 1002 to marry Aethelred the Unready. Viking attacks and invasions meant Emma and her children went into exile before Cnut, King of Denmark, conquered England in 1016. Emma displayed political skills as she maintained a good relationship with Cnut and his new regime. She married Cnut in 1017. For the majority of her life, Emma had wielded political power in ways that were unheard of for women. Part 6, The Confessor and The ConquerorThere’s a legend that Edward had promised God he would make a pilgrimage to St. Peter’s in Rome if he were ever able to return safely to his kingdom. But once he took the throne, Edward felt he could not safely leave his people. He built a large stone church in honor of St. Peter. The church became known as “West” minster to distinguish it from the “east” minster, which was St. Paul’s Cathedral. William Duke of Normandy claimed to be rightful King after Edward's death. He defeated King Harold at the Battle of Hastings and ended Anglo-Saxon rule. William I is often recognized as the first King of England, and “English history” often starts with the Battle of Hastings. But the monarchy had its beginning long before 1066.

On today's show, we will see Emma make the transition from the sister of the duke to the queen of an island kingdom. Emma will marry Aethelred and we will watch the events of the 1000's and 1010s unfold at breakneck speed...through her eyes, in a way. Buckle up, as we experience Emma's view of things and how her early life will shape the woman she transforms into in innumerable ways. I hope you enjoy the show. Thank you all for downloading, listening, and sharing the show. Seeing the numbers continue to increase gives me the motivation to continue our deep dive into the second half of the Middle Ages, so as long as you keep listening and sharing the show I will keep producing episodes! THANK YOU so much for your support! And speaking of support, please support us and show some love on Twitter (@WheelPodcast) and on Facebook (search: Fortune's Wheel Podcast), as well as sending me an email at fortuneswheelpodcast@gmail.com! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fortuneswheelpodcast/support

Thank you so much for coming back. I understand it's been quite a while - seven weeks, I believe! - and believe me when I say that it's been painful not doing this. But, the transition into a virtual learning space for my students has been established and things are finally at a point where I feel like I just might be getting ahead of things, so...HERE WE ARE! And, if this is the first time you're joining us, THANK YOU. On today's episode, we take a little stroll backward to the year 1002. I know, I know...yes, we are far beyond the year 1002 in our story, but there's someone we need to catch up with: Emma of Normandy. Times are, well, CRAZY in 1002 and little teenage Emma is thrown right in the middle of the chaos that is Aethelred's England and it will be Emma who SOMEHOW outlasts everyone else we've met so far. She's an exceptional character among many exceptional characters throughout the story of the Middle Ages and I'm excited to tell her story! I hope you enjoy the show. Please keep sharing this podcast with those you know and on your social media accounts. Don't forget to tag us, too, if you share us on Twitter (@WheelPodcast), or drop us a quick line about the latest episode on Facebook (Fortune's Wheel Podcast). I update these pages frequently and I would love to hear from you! Also, you can email the show at fortuneswheelpodcast@gmail.com. Again, thank you for all of your support. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fortuneswheelpodcast/support

What does Aethelred do after he's given a second chance at kingship and his enemy abruptly leaves to regroup? Well, he does the most Aethelredian thing he can, of course - he Aethelredly listens, in my opinion, to Eadric Streona! And with a new lease on ruling England, he Aethelreds it up as only an Aethelred can! (I'm learning that the name Aethelred is like the "f-word"...there's almost an unlimited number of usages depending on the context. It'll catch on after a thousand years, don't worry.) On today's episode, we approach the end of this first bend in our overall story of the late middle ages with the deaths of Anglo-Saxon England's last remaining vestiges of local greatness, and the flickers of what's to come. As in all stories, when one arc closes there's another that always opens. As always, thank you for listening, subscribing, and sharing the podcast! Please continue to do so! You can follow us on Facebook (Fortune's Wheel Podcast page), Twitter (@WheelPodcast), and Instagram (@fortuneswheelpodcast). Also, you can email the show at fortuneswheelpodcast@gmail.com. I can't wait to hear from you! I hope you enjoy the show! Keywords: aethelred; aethelred-the-unready; edmund-ironside; cnut; canute; cnut-the-great; canute-the-great; denmark; england; wessex; northumbria; uhtred-the-bold; ealdorman; eadric-streona; thorkell; thorkell-the-tall; norman-conquest; danish-conquest-of-england; danish-conquest; offa; offa's-sword; aethelstan; aethelstan-aethling; aethling; saxon; anglo-saxon; anglo-saxon-england; fortune's-wheel-podcast; history-podcast; history; middle-ages; medieval; north-sea-empire; norway; emma-of-normandy; emma --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fortuneswheelpodcast/support

Join us for the first of three bonus episodes looking at the life of Edward the Confessor!In this first episode we focus on Edward's father, Aethelred the Unready, and see what lessons young Edward was being tought about how to rule a kingdom.Poor little guy never stood a chance.Guest Host: Matt Hare See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We shift our attentions away from Anglo-Saxon England's death spasms and sail westward on the longboats of Norwegian and Icelandic explorers in the late 900s and early 1000s. We will see how they settled Iceland and Greenland, and beat Christopher Columbus to the New World by more than 500 years! Today, we're catching up on some of the contemporaries of historical giants like Sweyn Forkbeard, Aethelred the Unready, Emma of Normandy, and Olaf Tryggvason, and meet some familiar names from our primary schooling history lessons - names such as Erik the Red and Leif Eriksson! I can't wait to tell you about it! As always, thank you for your continued support! Please help grow the show by liking and sharing it on your favorite social media platforms, as well as following Fortune's Wheel Podcast on Facebook (search: Fortune's Wheel Podcast), Twitter (@WheelPodcast), and Instagram (@fortunes_wheel_podcast). You can also email the show with any questions, suggestions for the show, and book recommendations, at fortuneswheelpodcast@gmail.com. I'm looking forward to your feedback! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fortuneswheelpodcast/support

Buckle up, folks! This episode will span about two decades, but everything that happens between 991 and 1012, despite what it may seem like at first, is merely the beginning of the chess game being played in the Saxons' waning years as undisputed rulers of England. From King Aethelred II struggling to maintain power to Sweyn Forkbeard's relentless onslaught, this period in European history sets up everything that is about to go down. We discuss military engagements and Aethelred's growing family, as well as civic reform and international ties. And we'd be remiss if we didn't introduce, arguably, the single most influential woman of the time: Emma of Normandy. I hope you enjoy the show. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fortuneswheelpodcast/support

Never skip #TheLastKingdom intro/recaps: we love them so much, we created our own to talk season 4 (Series 4 for our friends across the pond). Uthred heads back to Bebbanburg with Finan, Sihtric & Osferth, while King Edward has trouble with his mother Aelswith and his wife Aelflaed's father Aethelhelm. While his sister Aethelflaed is ready to dump her husband Aethelred is excited for Eardwulf's sister Eadith. We've got fightin' Fathers: Beocca & Pyrlig! Oh yeah, Danes like Brida, Cnut and Haesten are out there ready for trouble. Based on the book series from Bernard Cornwell. Twitter/Instagram @DoublePHQ Facebook: http://facebook.com/doublephq #DestinyIsAll

SYFY Wire Fangrrls writers Alyssa Fikse (@lyssiefikse) and Jessica Toomer (@jessica_toomer) mourn the loss of Aethelred, who served Mercia with grace and dignity for three seasons ... Just kidding. This guy was an arsehole and now, we dance on his grave!

SYFY Wire Fangrrls writers Alyssa Fikse (@lyssiefikse) and Jessica Toomer (@jessica_toomer) are worried about Uhtred in the third episode of this season. He may claim to be “a Dane for life,” but his men didn’t sign up for this and Leofric continues to haunt him. After working so hard to build Wessex, can Uhtred justify being instrumental in tearing it down? Elsewhere in Mercia, Aethelflaed is alerted to the fact that Aethelred wants her dead. Husband of the year over here! She flees with her closest people and sends word to Uhtred begging for help. Beocca brings Uhtred the letter and reminds him of the good times in Wessex. If he goes to help Aethelflaed, Ragnar tells him that it’s over and to never come back. Will Uhtred FINALLY make a choice over which side he’s on? It’s only been two and a half seasons of angst.

SYFY Wire Fangrrls writers Alyssa Fikse (@lyssiefikse) and Jessica Toomer (@jessica_toomer_) return for season three of The Last Kingdom, ready for a more mature Uhtred. Of course, the world won’t let our favorite Danish Saxon live a life in peace for too long, and a new villain is here to bring hell to Wessex: Skade. She’s got various magic tricks and curses at her disposal, and she’s got her sights set on Uhtred. It’s a mess. Elsewhere in the realm, Alfred’s health is deteriorating at a rapid rate, Aethelflaed is miserable in her marriage to the wretched Aethelred, Edward is decidedly not ready to be king, and there is possibly the most tragic death yet. It’s A LOT. Welcome back to The Last Kingdom, where everything can and will end in chaos.

SYFY Wire Fangrrls writers Alyssa Fikse (@lyssiefikse) and Jessica Toomer (@jessica_toomer_) take on episode six of season two of The Last Kingdom, where we see the worst marriage since the Red Wedding. Aethelred is immediately the Worst Husband Ever while also working to further the divide between Alfred and Uhtred. Erik and Siegfried continue to cause problems for the Saxons, and honestly, we kind of respect their game. Alfred soon learns that cutting Uhtred out of battle plans can only lead to disaster. You would think he would have realized that by now, but Alfred never, ever learns. On the plus side, Uhtred and Gisela continue to prove that there is such a thing as loving and supportive couples in Wessex. Who knew?!

GOD DAMN IT EADRIC, why do you ruin everything? (Aethelred did good for a bit) Links: Patreon Twitter Game Jam I'm not recording this at home, so can't easily link the discord. check another episode

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Nach dem Schlachtengetümmel der letzten Woche geht’s es wieder ruhiger zu. Krasses zu besprechen gibt es dennoch! Diese Fragen untersuchen wir unteranderem: – Läuft Ivar mit seinem Angriff auf Wessex in eine Falle? – Ist Judiths Mord gerechtfertigt? Viel Spaß beim zuhören und mitdiskutieren! Eure Hosts Nono und Key ———— SPENDIER’ UNS DOCH EINEN KAFFEE PayPal: www.paypal.me/4001reviews Danke ;) HANDLUNGSSTRÄNGE: 2:56 Island (Floki) 9:49 Kattegat (Ivar und Hvitserk) 23:03 Wessex (Alfred, Aethelred, Ubbe, Björn) 1:01:04 York (Harald und Magnus) 1:34:46 Fazit MEHR VON UNS ZU VIKINGS:  Wöchentliche Episodenkritik: https://4001reviews.de/serien/kritik-vikings-staffel-5/ Zusammenfassung Staffel 1-5: https://4001reviews.de/serien/zusammenfassung-vikings-staffel-1-5/ UNSEREN PODCAST FINDEST DU AUCH HIER: SoundCloud: @4001reviews iTunes: apple.co/2rvDRhD YouTube: bit.ly/2IkXsvh MUSIC composed by Pawl.D Beats: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQTzTYM6-58Ef0Igkg3DJFw

Aethelred's name is a combination of the Old English word aethel, meaning 'noble, excellent', and raed, meaning 'advice, counsel'. Simon Keynes probes the life of this Anglo-Saxon monarch who ruled over one of the most turbulent times of English history. Producer: Sarah Taylor

In dieser Podcast-Folge haben wir endlich wieder was zu feiern und hoffen auf eine starke Zukunft unserer geliebten Mittelalterserie ‘Vikings'. Im Fokus stehen unter anderem diese Fragen: - Auf welcher Seite steht jetzt eigentlich Aethelred? - Wohin ist Lagertha verschwunden? Wir wünschen euch viel Spaß beim zuhören und mitdiskutieren! Eure Hosts Nono und Key ++++++ Du liebst Filme und Serien? Dann werde Teil unserer Community! ABBONIERE UNS AUF YOUTUBE: http://bit.ly/1UBvng0 4001Reviews-WEBSITE: https://4001Reviews.de WERDE FAN AUF FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/4001Reviews/ FOLGE UNS AUF INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/4001Reviews/ UNSERE KURZ-KRITIKEN AUF LETTERBOXD: https://letterboxd.com/4001Reviews/ ++++++ Spende uns ne Cola: https://www.paypal.me/4001reviews/3,50 Spende uns nen Moscow Mule: https://www.paypal.me/4001reviews/8,0 ++++++ #FlixUndFertig #Podcast

In dieser Podcast-Folge haben wir endlich wieder was zu feiern und hoffen auf eine starke Zukunft unserer geliebten Mittelalterserie ‘Vikings’. Im Fokus stehen unter anderem diese Fragen: - Auf welcher Seite steht jetzt eigentlich Aethelred? - Wohin ist Lagertha verschwunden? Wir wünschen euch viel Spaß beim zuhören und mitdiskutieren! Eure Hosts Nono und Key ———— SPENDIER’ UNS DOCH EINEN KAFFEE PayPal: www.paypal.me/4001reviews Danke ;) HANDLUNGSSTRÄNGE: 5:35 Island ;) 7:31 Kattegatt 27:18 Winchester-Strang vor der Schlacht 1:01:57 Schlacht 1:23:39 Winchester-Strang nach der Schlacht 1:34:46 Fazit MEHR VON UNS ZU VIKINGS:  Wöchentliche Episodenkritik: https://4001reviews.de/serien/kritik-vikings-staffel-5/ Zusammenfassung Staffel 1-5: https://4001reviews.de/serien/zusammenfassung-vikings-staffel-1-5/ LINKS ZUR PODCAST-FOLGE  Harald-Darsteller Peter Franzén ist ein Tier: https://youtu.be/4ijr_k1Mj8Q Serientipp ‘The Last Kingdom’: https://4001reviews.de/serien/review-the-last-kingdom-staffel-1/ UNSEREN PODCAST FINDEST DU AUCH HIER: SoundCloud: @4001reviews iTunes: apple.co/2rvDRhD YouTube: bit.ly/2IkXsvh MUSIC composed by Pawl.D Beats: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQTzTYM6-58Ef0Igkg3DJFw

Nachdem uns die Episode der letzten Woche zutiefst enttäuscht hat, konnte es ja nur besser werden: Und tatsächlich bereitet die 13 Folge der fünften Staffel ein paar spannende Konflikte vor, die uns ein paar handfeste und potenziell spannende Theorien ablocken. Folgende Leitfragen stehen diese Woche auf dem Programm:    * Steht Ivars Untergang kurz bevor? * Wer ist Ivars Opfer? * Im Faktencheck schauen wir uns Aethelred an   Viel Spaß wünschen deine Hosts
Keyvan und Nono ———— SPENDIER’ UNS DOCH EINEN KAFFEE PayPal: www.paypal.me/4001reviews Danke ;) HANDLUNGSSTRÄNGE: 4:30 Floki 10:20 Ivar 32:35 Harald ??:00 Winchester (Alfred, Björn, Heghmund, …) 1:09:43 Fazit MEHR VON UNS ZU VIKINGS:  Wöchentliche Episodenkritik: https://4001reviews.de/serien/kritik-vikings-staffel-5/ Zusammenfassung Staffel 1-5: https://4001reviews.de/serien/zusammenfassung-vikings-staffel-1-5/ LINKS ZUR PODCAST-FOLGE  Serientipp ‘The Last Kingdom’: https://4001reviews.de/serien/review-the-last-kingdom-staffel-1/ UNSEREN PODCAST FINDEST DU AUCH HIER: SoundCloud: @4001reviews iTunes: apple.co/2rvDRhD YouTube: bit.ly/2IkXsvh MUSIC composed by Pawl.D Beats: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQTzTYM6-58Ef0Igkg3DJFw

Aethelred is gone - are you sad? I'm not sad. Here comes Edmund to hopefully save the day for the house of Wessex.

Is it just me or has the quality of our Wessex kings dropped off? This guy will certainly prove that it's not just me.

A year after Edward took the throne – in year... For a full transcript, go to thebritishhistorypodcast.com

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Twice Queen of England and mother of two kings, but have you heard of Emma of Normandy? Doyenne of Whitehall and Westminster journalists, Sue Cameron names William the Conqueror's aunt as her great life. Matthew Parris explores the time 1,000 years ago when England was emerging as a new nation in the decades before the Norman invasion, when the country's Anglo Saxon rulers were beset with Viking invasions. Emma, herself of French Viking descent, was pitched into a maelstrom of war and politics, when she crossed the channel as a teenage bride in 1002. Joined by medieval historian Vanessa King of Goldsmiths, University of London, Sue Cameron and Matthew conjure the fortunes of a woman who emerged as a key powerbroker and kingmaker. Emma bestrode early English court politics for half a century during her life, and for years afterwards. Married first to Aethelred, the Saxon king, she was promptly summoned to marry his successor after his death in 1016, the Danish king of England, Canute, who's alleged to have ordered the waves to cease. Sue Cameron imagines what it must have been like for Emma in the midst of these turbulent times, trying to protect the sons she had with both kings, while advancing their position at court. Producer: Mark Smalley.

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It’s 865 and we just had yet another King of... For a full transcript, go to thebritishhistorypodcast.com

After Wulfhere, Aethelred and Aethelbald laid the foundations, a prince from the Hwicce, Offa, took Mercia to its greatest achievements. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Chris and Tom F are joined by Alex Wiltshire of Sensible Object to discuss GDC, Mass Effect, Danganronpa, a little XCOM, a little Star War, and more. Apologies for the audio issues about seven minutes in: Chris had to cross the room to fix Alex’s microphone stand while everybody else pretended that this wasn’t happening. [...]

The decline of the Anglo-Saxon Golden Age occurred in the late 900s as the English kingdom passed from King Edgar to his son, Aethelred the Unready.  it was a period surrounded by many deals, contracts, bargains and treaties.  We examine the etymology of words related to deals and contracts. We also examine how literate Anglo-Saxons tried to balance the use of English and Latin. TRANSCRIPT: EPISODE 59

The decline of the Anglo-Saxon Golden Age occurred in the late 900s as the English kingdom passed from King Edgar to his son, Aethelred the Unready.  it was a period surrounded by many deals, contracts, bargains and treaties.  We examine … Continue reading →

This week on Rex Factor we put right what once went wrong and step back 1,000 years in history to review England's first Viking ruler, Sweyn Forkbeard. Sweyn was the father of the legendary Cnut and the first Viking to be acknowledged as full king of England when he forced Aethelred the Unready from the throne in 1013, adding to his crown in Denmark and overlordship of Norway and Sweden. So why did he get missed out the first time round? Will his patience be rewarded with the Rex Factor? For one episode only, slip back into the Vikings and prepare for big battles, cool names and the best Rex Fact to date!

In 1012, Aethelred looked down and out. But Svein died, and Edmund Ironside appeared on the scene. Suddenly, Aethelred was a real king and all action, and Cnut was forced to flee. But he came back, and 1016 saw one of the great confrontations of English History, and a great... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Danish threat is notched up a few levels, and Aethelred the Unready and the English state is brought to it knees. The Vikings are too fast, skillful and mobile, and are much better led. Podcast: Download 15 Aethelred, Svein Forkbeard and years of misery Click and Play: 15 Aethelred,...

Aethelred's mother gets her son onto the throne at last. But it's not long before the disadvantages of kingship become clear, as the Danes begin to return with increasing force. Aethelred turned 18 in 983, and by 984 has sent his mother away and reigns with his own men. But... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

After Wulfhere, Aethelred and Aethelbald laid the foundations, a prince from the Hwicce, Offa, took Mercia to its greatest achievements. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In 1016, fifty years before Hastings, England is under threat of conquest from the young Viking leader, Cnut. Aethelred the Unready had proved unable to defend his kingdom, but his son Edmund proves a far more powerful and courageous warrior. Has the damage already been done, or will Edmund reprise the glories of his ancestors and victory for England and, for himself, the Rex Factor?

The last of the boy kings and one of the most infamous of the Saxons, poor Aethelred has a rather torrid time. As if coming to the throne after his brother was murdered was not enough, he is faced with the most powerful Viking force in a century and struggles to keep the Scandinavian hordes at bay. Listen in to find out why this reign sets us on the path to 1066, why we really shouldn't call him "unready" and how he makes a mockery of our scoring system. Do you think we did a good job with Aethelred? Email rexfactorpodcast@hotmail.com or follow us on twitter @rexfactorpod and tell us what you think!