Podcasts about alfred the great

On today's show from Queally's Bar, Caherlistrane: 10am-11am We'll hear all about the filming of Alfred The Great in Caherlistrane in 1968 Local Organisations We'll learn all about Knockma Hill and its ancient history == 'Galway Talks with John Morley' broadcasts every weekday morning from 9am on Galway Bay FM.

We look back on the achievements of King Alfred and ask: how do we define someone as 'great'? Credits –  Music: 'Wælheall' by Hrōðmund Wōdening https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQfdqIyqJ4g&list=LL&index=5&ab_channel=Hr%C5%8D%C3%B0mundW%C5%8Ddening Social Media -  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/anglosaxonengland Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Anglo-Saxon-England-Podcast-110529958048053 Twitter: https://twitter.com/EnglandAnglo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anglosaxonenglandpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzyGUvYZCstptNQeWTwfQuA  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the third episode of the new series of Willy Willy Harry Stee, Charlie Higson looks at the life of Alfred The Great's successor Edward The Elder. But if you look at Edward, you also have to explore the incredible parallel life and leadership of his sister Æthelflæd, the Lady of the Mercians.Joining Charlie to uncover this fascinating story of sibling collaboration and rivalry, is Joanna Arman, author of The Warrior Queen: The Life and Legend Of Æthelflæd, Daughter Of Alfred The Great Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

History shows that when you've got a name like 'Alfred The Great', you're possibly not quite as 'great' as some might think, however when it comes to Alfred, it seems he earned his nickname for many reasons, as Charlie Higson discovers in episode 2 of this new series. Helping Charlie fact-check Alfred's greatness is Justin Pollard, Historian, TV producer and author of Alfred The Great: The Man Who Made England Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

So here it is. Series Two of Willy Willy Harry Stee and Charlie Higson is going to start by going back and looking at the pre-Norman Kings of England, the Saxons and the Vikings. In this introductory episode, Charlie lays the groundwork for the appearance of Alfred The Great, to come in the next podcast. It has all the thrills and excitement of a Hollywood blockbuster! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Alfred the Great (871-99) was the embodiment of the ideal, but practical, Christian ruler. He was the ‘truth teller', described as a brave, resourceful, pious man.  Despite his legacy being warped by Victorian and contemporary accounts, his achievements remain visible and profound. They allowed his son and grandsons to build on his political and military initiatives to unite England under the rule of one king. Characters Alfred - King of Wessex (871-86), King of the Anglo-Saxons (886-99) Ealhswith - wife of Alfred Aethelred - King of Wessex (865-71), brother of Alfred Aethelbert - King of Wessex (860-65), brother of Alfred Aethelbald - King of Wessex (858-60), brother of Alfred Aethelwulf - King of Wessex (839-58), father of Alfred Ecgberht - King of Wessex (802-39), grandfather of Alfred Edward - son and heir of AlfredAethelswith - Alfred's sister, wife of Burghred Aelle - King of NorthumbriaEdmund - King of East-Anglia Burghred - King of MerciaCeolwulf - King of Mercia Lord Aethelred - Lord of the Mercians under Alfred Aefelflaed - Lady of the Mercians, wife of Lord Aethelred Viking leaders Guthrum  Ivar the Boneless Ragnar Lothbrook  Haesten Ubbe Credits Leaving for Valhalla - Alexander Nakarada 320530__suso_ramallo__binaural-catholic-gregorian-chant-mass-liturgy 704440__roemergruft__viking-horn-in-d Bbc_quiet-hall_00008086 Vikings-in-battle-swords-crossing-shields-bashing-men-yelling-17335 613317__solifer__fireplacebbc_marsh-atmo_nhu0505006 Bbc_boats--pun_07026051 bbc_water---ro_07038289

On this week's episode, we're headed back to Somerset, where Eleanor is telling the tale of "The Witch of Wookey Hole."We start off chatting about of Saint Endellion's Day - including her curious life of necromancy and milk drinking - after which we saunter back to Somerset!In addition to discussing the history of Bath, the Glastonbury Thorn, and the bizarre adventures of King Rud Hud Hudibras, we try not to 'do an Alfred The Great' and burn our Somerset Easter Cakes in County Dishes, and also chew over the delicious legacy of The Sally Lunn Bun.After some folkloric chat about topics like the dragon Blue Ben, Stanton Drew stone circle, and a bit of local folk medicine, plus some excerpts from this week's Local Legends interview with delightful podcaster and Somerset local Faerie Folk, it's onto the main event: Eleanor's telling of "The Witch of Wookey Hole."Speak to you again on Thursday for our new Three Ravens Bestiary bonus episode all about Dragons!The Three Ravens is an English Myth and Folklore podcast hosted by award-winning writers Martin Vaux and Eleanor Conlon.Released on Mondays, each weekly episode focuses on one of England's 39 historic counties, exploring the history, folklore and traditions of the area, from ghosts and mermaids to mythical monsters, half-forgotten heroes, bloody legends, and much, much more. Then, and most importantly, the pair take turns to tell a new version of an ancient story from that county - all before discussing what that tale might mean, where it might have come from, and the truths it reveals about England's hidden past...Bonus Episodes are released on Thursdays (Magic and Medicines about folk remedies and arcane spells, Three Ravens Bestiary about cryptids and mythical creatures, Dying Arts about endangered heritage crafts, and Something Wicked about folkloric true crime from across history) plus Local Legends episodes on Saturdays - interviews with acclaimed authors, folklorists, podcasters and historians with unique perspectives on that week's county.With a range of exclusive content on Patreon, too, including audio ghost tours, the Three Ravens Newsletter, and monthly Three Ravens Film Club episodes about folk horror films from across the decades, why not join us around the campfire and listen in?Learn more at www.threeravenspodcast.com, join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/threeravenspodcast, and find links to our social media channels here: https://linktr.ee/threeravenspodcast Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Carl Vennerstrom and Mary McGeehan share details of the life of St. Alfred the Great, a 9th century English saint. Due to Danish invasion, Christian practices and clerical literacy rates were in decline as Alfred was growing up. Inspired by his faith and his duty as king, St. Alfred dedicated his life to rebuild England's Christian education and culture.  Watch Catholic Saints and other great content on FORMED.Sign up for a 7-day free trial of FORMED.Support this podcast and the Augustine Institute by becoming a member of the Mission Circle.

A new MP3 sermon from Heritage Presbyterian Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: 11 - Alfred the Great and the Rise of the Anglo Saxons Subtitle: Medieval Church History Speaker: Taylor Sexton Broadcaster: Heritage Presbyterian Church Event: Sunday School Date: 3/31/2024 Bible: 1 Kings 3:9 Length: 54 min.

Iain Dale talks to Conservative MP and historian Alex Burghart MP about the reign of the man who many claim to be the first King of England, Alfred the Great.

Alfred is one of the greatest heroes of the Christian West. Once exiled, he regained a foothold on the island and drove out the Danes, who had ruthlessly overwhelmed the countryside. He led reforms in education, government, and monetary policy. He also developed the idea of Christian burroughs. Known as the White Horse King, we'll talk about Alfred's legendary military campaigns against Guthrum and the Vikings. The White Horse King, Ben Merkle. Be sure to sign up at the King's Hall Patreon to get exclusive access to interviews with historians like Glenn Sunshine and to access the Deus Vault, a Patreon-exclusive podcast that goes deeper into the histories, mysteries, and heroes of Christendom.Alpine Gold Exchange Website: alpinegoldogden.comSet Up a Meeting: https://calendly.com/alpinegold/alpine-gold-consultation10 Ways to Make Money with Your MAXX-D Trailer.Buy your beef or pork box today from Salt and Strings Butchery. Use code "KINGS" to get $20 off your next order. Visit PremierBodyArmor.com and use promo code KINGSHALL for 10% off your order. Got questions? Reach out to customer service or send their President an email directly at alex@premierbodyarmor.com and speak to him yourself.Talk to Joe Garrisi about managing your wealth with Backwards Planning Financial.Squirrelly Joe's Coffee.Visit their website here to purchase your first bag!Share Coffee. Serve Humbly. Live faithfully.Contact Defined Benefit Partners at talk@definedbenefitpartners.com or call 830-339-9472. Set up a meeting now at:  https://calendly.com/familybankingnow/defined-benefit-pension-planning Defined Benefit Pension Planning: Business Owners Only - Chuck DeLadurantey - Private Family Banking. In our first meeting we will explore the way forward for you to leverage the tax benefits and the exit planning and succession planning advantages of our Defined Benefit Pension plans.Contact Private Family Banking Partner at banking@privatefamilybanking.com to set up a free private consultation and get started building wealth now and unto future generations. "For a free copy of a new book "Protect Your Money Now!  How to Build Multi-Generational Wealth Outside of Wall Street and Avoid the Coming Banking Meltdown" by Private Family Banking Partner, Chuck DeLadurantey,   go to www.protectyourmoneynow.net

Most people know Ed West for his journalism and in particular for his substack The Wrong Side of History. If you haven't found that yet then check it out - it is one of the best things of its kind out there. But Ed also writes book and in particular a series of short introductions to various periods of English history. If (like me) you sometimes find you need a good overview of something before diving into the detail these books are an absolute godsend. We talked about the period from when the Romans left Britain in the early 400's to the time of Alfred the Great. It was thoroughly entertaining to listen to Ed though it sounds as if the people living through these times had a lot less fun. His book is called Saxons vs Vikings: Alfred the Great and England in the Dark Ages. It is a great introduction to the period. (And ideal for fans of Bernard Cornwell's The Last Kingdom!)

Steven McKay joins us to talk about the first part of his new novel "The Heathen Horde", an adventure thriller about Alfred the Great. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matthew interviews Steven about his new book, THE HEATHEN HORDE, which came out on October 26th 2023! Viking raiders, Alfred the Great, and the usual fun chat - it's all in here so give it a listen and please spread the word. Buy the book here - https://mybook.to/HeathenHorde Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to our channel and leave a 5 star review if you can!

In our third and final episode of the series, Richard talks with Professor Ryan Lavelle of the University of Winchester in the U.K. about Alfred the Great. Dr. Lavelle is a leading expert on Anglo-Saxon and Viking warfare. He is also the historical consultant for the BBC/Netflix television series "The Last Kingdom," based on the Saxon Chronicle novels of Bernard Cornwell. In this episode, Richard again poses the question whether Alfred deserves to be called "the Great." He and Dr. Lavelle then discuss the portrayal of King Alfred in "The Last Kingdom," and why he is portrayed that way.This episode includes short snippets from Season 1 of "The Last Kingdom."The intro and exit music is by the talented and generous Alexander Nakarada. Listen on Podurama https://podurama.com

This is the second of a three part series about King Alfred of Wessex (reigned 871-899), the only English king to be called "the Great." In this episode Ellen and I chat with Dr. Barbara Yorke, Professor Emeritus at the University of Winchester in the U.K.. Professor Yorke is arguably the world's leading expert on Anglo-Saxon Wessex. She and I share the distinction of being among the host of biographers of King Alfred.  The basic question I pose to her is whether Alfred deserves to be called "the Great." Her answer is a bit more nuanced and less adulatory than mine was in episode one, which is one of the reasons I thought it important that you hear her assessment of Alfred.Listen on Podurama https://podurama.com

Charlie continues his pre-history of the Monarchy with a quick blast through the 400 years prior to William The Conqueror. Yes, it's those crazy Anglo-Saxons and in this episode we get to know them a little better thanks to Charlie's proper historian guest and all-round Anglo-Saxon expert, Marc Morris.And yes, he will be asking the question we all ask at one point in our lives....Was Alfred so Great? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Welcome listeners to the debut episode of Season 2 of Dawn of an Era of Well-Being: The Podcast.On September 8 of 2022, Elizabeth II, Queen of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms, passed away peacefully at her residence of Balmoral Castle, thus concluding the longest reign of any British Monarch, and one of the most elongated terms of any leader known to history. The funeral was a tremendous spectacle as British subjects poured to the streets while an estimated 4.1 billion people around the world tuned in to the televised ceremony, an astounding number by any stretch pf the imagination. The French President Emmanuel Macron summed it up in his statement to the people of Britain, “To you, she was your Queen. To us, she was The Queen.” Queen to the World, the death of Queen Elizabeth was very much a global event.In today's episode of Dawn of an Era of Well-Being our special guests, Anne Baring and Jude Currivan, share their reflections on Elizabeth's legacy in a candid and at times quite emotional discussion. We understand of course that the history of the British Empire is deeply problematic in many respects, but our focus here is on the single figure of Elizabeth and her contribution to a tradition that has found significance at a time when the Empire's twilight has already passed. We will primarily discuss Elizabeth as the embodiment of an archetype, a highly performative role that she used to unify and inspire people across the world with a sense of duty and service to a higher purpose. It was a performance that lasted over seventy years and witnessed the arrivals and departures of fifteen Prime Ministers, and it is not one that will be repeated any time soon, if ever.

Battling with the expanding power of the Vikings, listen to Tom and Dominic discover how King Alfred the Great earned his name in the second instalment of our two part series on England's Founding Father.Join The Rest Is History Club (www.restishistorypod.com) for ad-free listening to the full archive, weekly bonus episodes, live streamed shows and access to an exclusive chatroom community.Dominic's book, 'Adventures in Time: Fury of the Vikings', is available to buy now in all good bookshops.Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Email: restishistorypod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alfred the Great is under invasion from the Vikings.Join Tom and Dominic as they discuss Alfred's anointment by the Pope in Rome, his duality as both a fearsome warrior and a man of poetry, plus his unbelievable escape from a Christmas ambush from Viking invaders.The second episode in this two part series, Alfred the Great: Return of the King, will be available on Thursday. If you want to hear it right now, just head to restishistorypod.com and sign up to The Rest Is History Club.Dominic's book, 'Adventures in Time: Fury of the Vikings', is available to buy now in all good bookshops.Twitter:@TheRestHistory@holland_tom@dcsandbrook Email: restishistorypod@gmail.comProducer: Dom JohnsonExec Producer: Jack Davenport Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is the second lesson of our series on Church History, taught by Matt Carpenter! Matt Carpenter taught history for fifteen years and has served in pastoral ministry for ten years. He is married to Amanda and they have four children: Phoebe, Simeon, Emmaline, and Olivia. In his spare time, he enjoys cooking, reading, hiking, and fishing.  Trinity Reformed Church is a CREC church in Huntsville, AL. seeking to extend and unite the Kingdom in the Huntsville area. Check out our website, Facebook or YouTube!

This is September 11th's Sunday school lesson, the second in the series on Church History.  Matt Carpenter taught history for fifteen years and has served in pastoral ministry for ten years. He is married to Amanda and they have four children: Phoebe, Simeon, Emmaline, and Olivia. In his spare time, he enjoys cooking, reading, hiking, and fishing.  Trinity Reformed Church is a CREC church in Huntsville, AL. seeking to extend and unite the Kingdom in the Huntsville area. Check out our website, Facebook or YouTube!

1.  Intro  2. Myth & Psychopathy  3. Ancient & Classical    4. Merry England  5. Wild West   6. Bounty Hunters  p.s. Biker GangsWhether myth or reality, Robin Hood or Jesse James, the truth behind Outlaws is often darker and more bleak than we suppose.  There was a great deal of bloodshed beyond the songs and fictional gun smoke.  John Brown was not averse to killing people in cold blood.  The bushranger, Ned Kelly, was little more than a robber and a murderer.  As for Jesse James, he was a Confederate guerrilla and known participant in the massacre of unarmed Union soldiers.  Later still, Bonnie and Clyde died in a hail of gunfire down in Louisiana, having had an infamous career of brutal robberies and car jackings.  Free spirits they might have been, but often it was a tale of trial and woe, betrayal and slaughter.  They were not nice people.  Like pirates and highwaymen, they join our trio of episodes on Banditry through the centuries.  They created hell and were certainly no angels. So it goes,Tom Assheton and James Jackson All episodes available on Amazon Podcast  Reading: The Trial of John Brown from Flashman and the Angel of the Lord by George MacDonald FraserClips: John Brown's Body and The Outlaw Josey Wales - The Malpaso CompanyReference:  Blood Meridian by Cormac McCarthy See also:YouTube: BloodyViolentHistoryhttps://www.instagram.com/bloodyviolenthistory/https://www.jamesjacksonbooks.comhttps://www.tomtom.co.uk If you enjoy the podcast, would you please leave a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcast App? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really helps to spread the wordSee https://simplecast.com/privacy/ for privacy informationShow Less

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This week Beau and Carl chat about the life, times and family of king Æthelstan, arguably the first king of England. Picking up the story around the death of his grandfather, Alfred The Great, and chronicling the long reign of his father, Edward The Elder, the conversation covers Æthelstan's dynastic troubles and his near endless battles with the myriad of foes surrounding him on all sides. https://www.lotuseaters.com/premium-epochs-62-or-athelstan-10-07-22

Alfred the Great - King of the West Saxons and later King of all the English not under Scandinavian rule - is the only English King to be given the title “the Great”.So why did he become such a legend that to become a British citizen you now have to answer questions about him?In this episode of Gone Medieval, Dr. Cat Jarman talks to historian, TV producer and publisher Justin Pollard, whose book on Alfred the Great dubs him “the man who made England.”The Senior Producer on this episode was Elena Guthrie. It was edited by Thomas Ntinas and produced by Rob Weinberg.For more Gone Medieval content, subscribe to our Medieval Mondays newsletter here.If you'd like to learn even more, we have hundreds of history documentaries, ad free podcasts and audiobooks at History Hit - subscribe today!To download, go to Android or Apple store. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week we are travelling back to the ninth century to witness one of the major turning points in English history. Winston Churchill regularly tops ‘the greatest Briton of all time' charts, but his own vote for this accolade apparently went to the man we are going to discuss today. Alfred 'the Great' is the only English monarch to enjoy such an admiring epithet, his brother Athelstan is remembered as ‘the Unready' (although this meant poorly advised rather than unprepared), William I is either ‘the conqueror' or ‘the bastard' depending on your point of view – no other monarch's reputation has survived with a rosy glow. Our time travel today in the company of the world-renowned historian Michael Wood reveals exactly why Alfred is so well thought of. He takes us back to 878, a pivotal year in our history when, against all the odds, the Viking invaders were defeated, pushed out of Alfred's kingdom of Wessex and the geopolitics were set for the following centuries. Michael Wood's In Search of the Dark Ages: a History of Anglo-Saxon England 40th anniversary edition, is newly published by BBC Books. As ever, for more about this episode, head over to our website: www.tttpodcast.com Show notes Scene One: March 23rd Easter at Athelney, after Alfred's desperate guerrilla war in the Somerset marshes. Scene Two: 9th May, the Battle of Edington, Alfred defeats the Viking forces against all odds. Scene Three: 26th June Treaty at Wedmore which changed the course of the Viking wars and resulted in their leader, Guthrum converting to Christianity with Alfred as his godfather. Memento: Alfred's little commonplace book that he carried around with him, and perhaps had with him in the marshes. People/Social Presenter: Violet Moller Guest: Michael Wood Production: Maria Nolan Podcast partner: Ace Cultural Tours Follow us on Twitter: @tttpodcast_ Or on Facebook See where 878 fits on our Timeline

This week Beau and Carl chat about the life and times of Alfred The Great. As one of the most pivotal Anglo-Saxon monarchs, the life of Alfred is full of fascinating stories. The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle and the accounts of Bishop Asser cast some light on the life of this paragon of kingly virtue. https://www.lotuseaters.com/premium-epochs-60-alfred-the-great-26-06-22

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This week Jack and Dave talk about how Cleopatra may have been one of the greatest leaders of all time, what made Alfred so great, George Lopez going on a pilgrimage, why it's important to acknowledge your vices, the fact that Dave definitely doesn't have a problem with caffeine, a study on LSD, a bad movie, and why challenging your beliefs is a good thing.  Cleopatra and Alfred The Great: 0:00 - 27:00 Knowing Your Vices: 27:01 - 41:00 Baby Brains and LSD: 41:01 - 50:39 Velocipastor: 50:40 - 1:02:00 Link to NPR's interview: Your Brain On LSD Looks A Lot Like A Baby's : NPR

Ben and Dr. Stefan Zimmers explore 9th century Europe through the life of the Viking-fighting King of the Anglo-Saxons, Alfred the Great. Dr. Zimmers is an Assistant Dean in the History Department at Georgetown University and a frequent lecturer at the Smithsonian. He studies and teaches a wide variety of topics ranging from the Black Death and the Crusades to colonial Latin American history. He specializes in Anglo-Saxon and Angevin English history.

Alfred the Great (r. 871-899) is without a doubt one of the best-known and most admired kings of early medieval England. We know quite a lot about his life, not least because he had a biography written about himself while he was still alive. However, we know very little about what happened to his remains after he died. The search for King Alfred's remains has involved some highly dubious antiquarians and quite a bit of detective work. Now, modern methods may have made a breakthrough. In this episode Cat discusses what may have become of Alfred's bones with Dr Katie Tucker, the osteoarchaeologist who has led a new search for the tomb of Alfred the Great.Don't forget to leave us a rating and review while you're here!For more Gone Medieval content, subscribe to our Medieval Monday newsletter here.If you'd like to learn even more, we have hundreds of history documentaries, ad free podcasts and audiobooks at History Hit - subscribe today! To download, go to the Android or Apple store See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Join my Supporter's ClubThe Kings of England occupied a slightly strange place in medieval France.You need to understand that nation states in the way that we understand them in the 21st century were not a concept that existed in the same form in the early Middle Ages.Kings would grant lands to powerful magnates who would rule those areas with a considerable degree of autonomy. In return they would pay homage to the king.Normandy is a case in point.History in a nutshell...Viking raiders from Scandinavia had ravaged large parts of Europe.In England we tend to see the Viking raids as something unique to England or maybe the British Isles.But Vikings didn't just limit themselves to the British Isles raiding into modern day Russia and down into the Mediterranean even attacking Constantinople (modern day Istanbul) at about the same time as Alfred The Great was desperately trying to stop them over running England.And just as the English resorted to paying a Danegeld (treasure) to buy peace so there rulers gave them land.One such Viking beneficiary of this land-for-peace deal was Rollo, who was allowed to settle in lands around the mouth of the River Seinne by the King of France.In return Rollo paid the King homage (or at least he was supposed to).This area of land, Normandy and it's viking descended rulers - the Dukes of Normandy - are a classic example of just how much autonomy these localised rulers had, because in 1066 one of Rollo's descendants - William - conducted an invasion of England without any reference to the King of France.So now, we had William Duke of Normandy a vassal of the King of France getting a Kingdom is his own right.This dual role of the Kings of England caused tensions.As Kings of their own realm, England, which was every bit as rich & powerful as France, they resented paying homage for their French lands.By the time of the east Plantagenet rulers of England, their Angevin empire stretched from Hadrian's Wall to the Pyrenees. England, and large parts of Wales and Ireland were under their direct control.Meanwhile a huge swathe of France was ruled by them but as vassals to the French king (who at this time had less land in France under his direct control than the Plantagenets).By the time Henry II's great-grandson Edward III sat on the English throne these tension were reaching a boiling point.That in itself could give cause for a war between the Kings of France & England.Indeed over the years since King John (Edward's grand fathers) reign the French kings had successfully been taking lands off their Plantagenet vassals.But by 1337 another, equally (if not more) dangerous situation had developed. It centred around who should be King of France itself.Phillip IV of France was Richard The Lionheart's contemporary, fellow Crusader, and rival. When he died the phone went to his eldest son, Louis X.Louis died just two years later.His wife was pregnant at the time.As there were no pregnancy scans at the time no one knew if his unborn child would be a girl or a boy.Louis' brother was appointed regent and declared that following the Salic rules on inheritance, if the baby was a boy it would be king, but under that Salic law, a girl could not inherit the throne, and so he, Uncle Phillip would be king.5 months later the widowed queen gave birth to a....boy - who was proclaimed King John I of France.Uncle Phillip would continue as Regent until the boy king came of age but the crown would not be his.5 days later, King John died.And so, the crown did indeed pass to Uncle Phillip who became Phillip V.But by introducing Salic law into the line of succession, OPhillip had opened a PandoraSupport the show

Ever wonder what Stonehenge is made from? The clue is in the title...but someone else has decided to make it from Spam.Today we're combining both July and August in this episode as Spamhenge was apparently the only weird thing that happened in July. To make up for it though, we have two tales in August which are both very odd.First up we have the case of the Coleman family which is a very sad tale (skip to 07:31 if you want to miss it) and then we head to something not so dark to discover the history behind London's oldest statue, King Alfred, which may actually be older than once thought, dating back to the roman times, 700 years before Alfred was even born!Thanks so much for watching!If you are new here, you may not know that Macabre London is a fortnightly podcast and YouTube show that delves into Londons haunted and gruesome history alongside discovering Macabre mini Mysteries from all over the world! These are on alternate weeks from each other so you get one London based tale and one from around the world on alternate fortnights.If you like it here, then come and join our ghoul gang, hit that subscribe button and come to the dark side, it's fun here, we have stories!----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------PATREON——————————-If you like the podcast and YouTube shows and would like them to continue then please support us on Patreon. You can donate for as little as a price of a cup of coffee and you'll get even more Macabre London.Our patrons get access to exclusive content and money off our new merchandise when it lands plus some exclusive goodies too (tier dependent)!www.patreon.com/macabrelondonThank you to our executive producer patrons - Amy, Barry, Bethan, Kate, Mary, Ren, Sam, Sarah and VeronicaAnd to all of our wonderful $5 tier patrons...AlexisAshleyAndrewDavidDeniseGuillermoHelenJamesJenniferJoKathrynKristieLucyMelanieSSabrinaTseanbheanShannonWendyAnd thanks to all other patrons too!ONE OFF DONATIONS————————————————You can make a one off donation to support the show via the PayPal link here:paypal.me/macabrelondonAMAZON WISHLIST——————————————————If you'd like to purchase something that will help the production of the show or help with research then please visit my Amazon wish list. The price range starts pretty low too which means it caters for a range of budgets and really helps the show to continue. Thanks so much if you've bought me something from me list, it's so kind of you and you're the bestest.http://amzn.eu/dJxEf1V​​​​​​SOCIAL MEDIA---------------------------------------------Insta: @macabrelondonpodcastTwitter: @macabrelondonFacebook: @macabrelondonEmail: macabrelondon@hotmail.comWebsite: www.macabrelondon.comFREE STUFF / DISCOUNTS!(Grab yourself a bargain and I get a teeny percentage back which helps the channel)--------------------------------------------Lucy & Yak: https://lucy-yak.mention-me.com/m/ol/ge7nn-nikki-druce Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/macabrelondon. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A key battle in the history of England and a forgotten uprising in 17th century London round off our 12 (13) Days of Christmas. Back with to our regular schedule next Monday 10th January. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Alfred The Great had dreamed of a united Anglo-Saxon country - England.But he never achieved it in his lifetime.It was left for his descendants to carry out his work towards that goal.And "Project England" had to apply the brakes on more than one occasion.Finally, under Alfred's grandson, Aethelstan, England becomes a united country.This is the story of how Aethelstan achieved this remarkable feat and how his successors nearly ruined everything...Join my Supporter's ClubSupport the show

For this episode of Explore one of our audio producers, Adam Bowie, takes over on the mic as he sets off to ride the King Alfred's Way in the south west of England. The 350-kilometre circular, mostly off-road, bikepacking route features a mix of gravel tracks, woodland trails, canal towpaths and rural lanes as it takes in parts of the Ridgeway, South Downs Way, Shipwrights Way and Sussex Border Path. The route is named after Alfred the Great, who ruled the Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Wessex in the ninth century. The route passes King Alfred's statue in Winchester, where he is buried. This is not just a multi-day bikepacking adventure. Adam had a specific reason for undertaking the trip, because it marked an important point in an inspirational and transformative journey he'd been on over the course of more than a year as the country locked down during the pandemic. Find out more about King Alfred's Way here. The Cycling Podcast is supported by Supersapiens and Science in Sport. Supersapiens is a continuous glucose monitoring system that helps you make the right fuelling choices. See supersapiens.com For 25% off all your SiS products, go to scienceinsport.com and enter the code SISCP25 at the checkout. This episode is also supported by Babbel. If you want to learn a new language get six months free with the purchase of a six-month subscription with the promo code CYCLING at uk.babbel.com/play And by Beer52, who are offering ten free craft beers (that's two more than usual) for just the price of postage if you order before December 17. Go to beer52.com/cycle

Welcome back, in this episode Khalid will take you through possibly the most significant Viking archaeological site in Britain and explain the techniques Archaeologists use, as well as what these discoveries teach us about the Great Heathen Army. Then we'll explore a time where Anglo-Saxon Britain teetered on the edge of total annihilation and Alfred the Great was forced to earn his name.   Follow the host https://twitter.com/KhalidWinter Directed by Emily Ling Williams

If you're like me, you probably wonder who or what a viking was. Looking back in history, we see them as savage barbarians. Pillaging and destroying all in their path just for gold. Though their vicious methods of land grabbing and exploration was indeed barbaric, we have a lot to be thankful for. Music from Free Music Archive --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/meghan-brooks/support

Today we talk about the Chronicle's first record of Vikings and Asser's Life of Alfred.

Alfred the Great (Old English: Ælfrēd,[b] Ælfrǣd,[c] 'Elf-counsel' or 'Wise-elf'; between 847 and 849 – 26 October 899) was King of Wessex from 871 to c.  886 and King of the Anglo-Saxons from c.  886 to 899. He was the youngest son of King Æthelwulf of Wessex. His father died when he was young and three of Alfred's brothers, Æthelbald, Æthelberht and Æthelred, reigned in turn. After acceding to the throne, Alfred spent several years fighting Viking invasions. He won a decisive victory in the Battle of Edington in 878 and made an agreement with the Vikings, creating what was known as the Danelaw in the North of England. Alfred also oversaw the conversion of Viking leader Guthrum to Christianity. He defended his kingdom against the Viking attempt at conquest, becoming the dominant ruler in England. Details of his life are described in a work by 9th-century Welsh scholar and bishop Asser. Alfred had a reputation as a learned and merciful man of a gracious and level-headed nature who encouraged education, proposing that primary education be conducted in Anglo-Saxon rather than Latin and improving the legal system, military structure and his people's quality of life. He was given the epithet "the Great" during and after the Reformation in the sixteenth century. The only other king of England given this epithet is Cnut the Great. In April 871 King Æthelred died and Alfred acceded to the throne of Wessex and the burden of its defence, even though Æthelred left two under-age sons, Æthelhelm and Æthelwold. This was in accordance with the agreement that Æthelred and Alfred had made earlier that year in an assembly at an unidentified place called Swinbeorg. The brothers had agreed that whichever of them outlived the other would inherit the personal property that King Æthelwulf had left jointly to his sons in his will. The deceased's sons would receive only whatever property and riches their father had settled upon them and whatever additional lands their uncle had acquired. The unstated premise was that the surviving brother would be king. Given the Danish invasion and the youth of his nephews, Alfred's accession probably went uncontested. While he was busy with the burial ceremonies for his brother, the Danes defeated the Saxon army in his absence at an unnamed spot and then again in his presence at Wilton in May. The defeat at Wilton smashed any remaining hope that Alfred could drive the invaders from his kingdom. Alfred was forced instead to make peace with them, according to sources that do not tell what the terms of the peace were. Bishop Asser claimed that the pagans agreed to vacate the realm and made good their promise. The Viking army withdrew from Reading in the autumn of 871 to take up winter quarters in Mercian London. Although not mentioned by Asser or by the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, Alfred probably paid the Vikings cash to leave, much as the Mercians were to do in the following year. Hoards dating to the Viking occupation of London in 871/2 have been excavated at Croydon, Gravesend and Waterloo Bridge. These finds hint at the cost involved in making peace with the Vikings. For the next five years the Danes occupied other parts of England. In 876 under their new leader, Guthrum, the Danes slipped past the Saxon army and attacked and occupied Wareham in Dorset. Alfred blockaded them but was unable to take Wareham by assault. He negotiated a peace which involved an exchange of hostages and oaths, which the Danes swore on a "holy ring" associated with the worship of Thor. The Danes broke their word and after killing all the hostages, slipped away under cover of night to Exeter in Devon. Alfred blockaded the Viking ships in Devon and with a relief fleet having been scattered by a storm, the Danes were forced to submit. The Danes withdrew to Mercia. In January 878 the Danes made a sudden attack on Chippenham, a royal stronghold in which Alfred had been staying over Christmas "and most of the people they killed, except the K --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thehistoryexpress/support