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If you read about the English Benedictine Reforms today, the older narrative focused on Dunstan as the its spearhead will have been largely replaced by a view that positions his student Æthelwold as the driving force behind reform. It is Æthelwold who composed the main source texts of English reform and it was he who sought to guide the politics of England by cultivating close links with the family of King Edgar. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Although the Benedictine reform movements that found royal favor in England in the late-tenth century are usually associated with King Edgar, their origins predate him quite substantially with roots going all the way back to the reign of Æthelstan. The true origins of Benedictine reform, though, came not from England but from Francia. Credits – Music: 'Wælheall' by Hrōðmund Wōdening https://www.youtube.com/watchv=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

Since a major part of King Edgar's legacy is based on his advocacy of church reform, it is reasonable to spend some time considering the state of the Church in the mid-tenth century and the role it played in society. It's easy to fall into rhetoric which assumes that the Church is the same in all places and at all times. This obviously cannot be true, thus why we tend to talk about the Church in medieval England or the Church in the ancient world. But it can be easy to forget that even within an historical period – like the period of ‘Anglo-Saxon England' – ideas and institutions did not remain static. The Church of the conversion period was different from the Church of the Norman Conquest. 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

Edgar, son of Edmund, is not that well known today to those not already interested in Anglo-Saxon history, yet there can be no doubt that he, along with Alfred and Æthelstan, is one of the most important rulers in terms of their contribution to the formation of the English kingdom. Through his patronage of Benedictine monastic reforms Edgar oversaw the creation of an ideology which united Church and Crown in a manner that had not yet been seen in England. 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

fWotD Episode 2874: Edward the Martyr Welcome to Featured Wiki of the Day, your daily dose of knowledge from Wikipedia’s finest articles.The featured article for Tuesday, 18 March 2025 is Edward the Martyr.Edward the Martyr (c. 962 – 18 March 978) was King of the English from 8 July 975 until he was killed in 978. He was the eldest son of King Edgar (r. 959–975). On Edgar's death, the succession to the throne was contested between Edward's supporters and those of his younger half-brother, the future King Æthelred the Unready. As they were both children, it is unlikely that they played an active role in the dispute, which was probably between rival family alliances. Edward's principal supporters were Dunstan, Archbishop of Canterbury, and Æthelwine, Ealdorman of East Anglia, while Æthelred was backed by his mother, Queen Ælfthryth and her friend Æthelwold, Bishop of Winchester. The dispute was quickly settled. Edward was chosen as king and Æthelred received the lands traditionally allocated to the king's eldest son in compensation.Edgar had been a strong and overbearing king and a supporter of the monastic reform movement. He had forced the lay nobility and secular clergy to surrender land and sell it at low prices to the monasteries. Æthelwold had been the most active and ruthless in seizing land for his monasteries with Edgar's assistance. The nobles took advantage of Edgar's death to get their lands back, mainly by legal actions but sometimes by force. The leading magnates were split into two factions, the supporters of Ælfhere, Ealdorman of Mercia and Æthelwine, who both seized some monastic lands which they believed belonged to them, but also estates claimed by their rivals. The disputes never led to warfare.Edward's short reign was brought to an end by his murder in March 978 in unclear circumstances. He was killed on the Dowager Queen Ælfthryth's estate at the Gap of Corfe in Dorset, and hurriedly buried at Wareham. A year later, his body was translated with great ceremony to Shaftesbury Abbey in Dorset. Contemporary writers do not name the murderer, but almost all narratives in the period after the Norman Conquest name Ælfthryth. Some modern historians agree, but others do not. Another theory is that the killers were thegns of Æthelred, probably acting without orders.Medieval kings were believed to be sacrosanct, and Edward's murder deeply troubled contemporaries who regarded it as a mortal sin. He soon came to be revered as a saint, and his feast of 18 March is still listed in the festal calendar of the Book of Common Prayer of the Church of England. Edward was known in his own time for his extreme violence, and historians consider his veneration thoroughly undeserved. The historian Tom Watson comments: "For an obnoxious teenager who showed no evidence of sanctity or kingly attributes and who should have been barely a footnote, his cult has endured mightily well."This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 00:16 UTC on Tuesday, 18 March 2025.For the full current version of the article, see Edward the Martyr on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm generative Kajal.

The Norman Conquest of 1066, culminating in the legendary Battle of Hastings, is perhaps the greatest turning point in the history of the English nation. It was a year that changed the fate of England forever, forging empires, and settling continents. And yet, despite its infamy and significance, the true nature of those totemic events are often forgotten. So what happened in the build up to the Battle of Hastings? The dramas of 1066 were set in motion by a succession crisis in 975 AD, following the death of King Edgar. England by that time was the wealthiest and best run government in Northern Europe, a kingdom of united English speaking peoples, established by Alfred the Great and his successors. Following the mysterious death of Edgar's first son, Edward, his second son, Æthelred - later known as ‘The Unready' - took the throne. For many years his kingdom flourished, until disaster struck: the Vikings returned to reign terror upon the Anglo-Saxon people, under the leadership of the terrifying Olaf Tryggvason, King of Norway. With his coffers straining, his people enslaved, and his lands shrinking, Æthelred, now wed to the foreign Emma of Normandy, finally decided to take drastic action, and weed the Vikings out once and for all. So it was that with the dawning of the millennium, a terrible, bloody massacre began…. Join Tom and Dominic as they set out upon one of greatest narratives in all English history, with the build up to 1066 and the Battle of Hastings. Would England survive the wrath of the Vikings? EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/restishistory Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! _______ Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Producer: Theo Young-Smith Assistant Producer: Tabby Syrett + Aaliyah Akude  Executive Producers: Jack Davenport + Tony Pastor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Viking Age, spanning roughly from the late 8th century to the early 11th century, was marked by the Scandinavian Norsemen's explorations, trade, and raiding across wide swaths of Europe. Among the territories they influenced, England stands out prominently. The Vikings didn't just raid; they settled, integrated, and even ruled parts of England, leaving a lasting legacy on its culture and history. The first recorded Viking raid in England was the attack on the Lindisfarne Monastery in 793 AD. This event is often considered the beginning of the Viking Age. The brutality and suddenness of the attack shocked the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms and marked the start of numerous raids along the English coast. In 865 AD, a large Viking force known as the Great Heathen Army, led by Ragnar Lothbrok's sons—particularly Ivar the Boneless, Halfdan Ragnarsson, and Ubbe—invaded England. Over the next several years, they systematically attacked and conquered several Anglo-Saxon kingdoms, including Northumbria, East Anglia, and much of Mercia. The Viking invasions led to the establishment of the Danelaw, a region of England under Viking control. The term "Danelaw" refers both to the geographical area and the set of legal principles under which the Vikings governed. This area included modern-day York (then Jorvik), East Anglia, and the Five Boroughs (Derby, Leicester, Lincoln, Nottingham, and Stamford). Ragnar Lothbrok: Although much of his life is shrouded in legend, Ragnar is said to have been a fearsome Viking chieftain and warrior. His sons continued his legacy in England. Ivar the Boneless: Known for his cruelty and strategic acumen, Ivar played a significant role in leading the Great Heathen Army and establishing Viking rule in England. Guthrum: Another prominent Viking leader, Guthrum, converted to Christianity after being defeated by Alfred the Great. He was baptized as Æthelstan and ruled East Anglia until his death. Alfred the Great, the King of Wessex, is renowned for his defense against the Viking invasions. After several defeats, Alfred managed to turn the tide at the Battle of Edington in 878 AD, where he defeated Guthrum. The subsequent Treaty of Wedmore led to Guthrum's conversion to Christianity and a temporary peace. Over time, the Anglo-Saxons gradually regained control over Viking-occupied territories. Edward the Elder and his sister, Æthelflæd, played crucial roles in reclaiming lands from the Vikings. By the mid-10th century, King Edgar the Peaceful ruled a unified England. In the early 11th century, the Viking influence surged again with Sweyn Forkbeard, who became King of England in 1013. His son, Cnut the Great, ruled a vast North Sea Empire that included Denmark, Norway, and England. Cnut's reign (1016-1035) is often seen as a period of stability and integration of Viking and Anglo-Saxon cultures. The Viking presence in England significantly impacted its language, culture, and legal systems. Many English words of Norse origin entered the language, and Viking place names are common in the areas they settled. The Vikings also influenced the development of the English navy and military tactics. The Viking Age left an indelible mark on English history. From fearsome raiders to rulers and settlers, the Vikings' legacy can be seen in the cultural and historical tapestry of England. Their story is one of conquest, integration, and lasting influence. Early Viking RaidsThe Great Heathen ArmyDanelawNotable Viking LeadersAlfred the Great and the Viking WarsThe Re-establishment of Anglo-Saxon RuleThe North Sea EmpireLegacy and InfluenceConclusion --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/willie-jackerson/message

Please take my listener survey to help improve the podcast: www.surveymonkey.com/r/airwave  The coronation of King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla will take place on the 6th of May, 2023. The Palace has announced that it will “reflect the monarch's role today and look towards the future, while being rooted in longstanding traditions and pageantry”. The components of the ceremony, taking an oath, anointing, investing of regalia, crowning, enthronement and homage have not altered since King Edgar was crowned in 973. And since 1066 nearly every coronation has taken place in Westminster Abbey and been performed by the Archbishop of Canterbury. But over the 1000 years since, everything from the wording and prayers to the guest list and what they wore has been altered with each new monarch. I'll use the last two coronations of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953 and King George VI and Queen Elizabeth in 1937 as a guide. And look a bit into palace announcements and media speculation to guide you through what we are likely to see at the coronation of Charles and Camilla. Check out my Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/lindsayholiday Join me every Tuesday when I'm Spilling the Tea on History! Please consider supporting me at https://www.patreon.com/LindsayHoliday and help me make more fascinating videos! Intro Music: Baroque Coffee House by Doug Maxwell Music: "Zadok the Priest" by George Frideric Handel (Creative Commons), "Bellissimo" by Doug Maxwell #womenshistory #HistoryTeaTime #LindsayHoliday Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on this podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello everyone and welcome to the History of Scotland, Episode 27. Today we return to our story. We last left our chronicle with Edgar coming to the throne of Scotland after his uncle and brother feuded for the throne. Ultimately ending with the surviving sons of Malcolm banding together to overthrow their Uncle for the second time running and proclaim Edgar, one of the current living sons of Maragret and Malcolm, King of Scotland. So let's take a dive into his reign today, it will be a one stop episode for Edgar sadly as his reign is short and isnt very well recorded in history but either way I will, as always, make it as connected and flowing to the last tale in our story.  Please give us a follow-on twitter at: u/TheHistoryofSc1 or just our Facebook group which you can find by searching History of Scotland on Facebook. Leave any feedback you have for the podcast in reviews, likes, and comments. Our podcast is on PodBean, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Google Podcasts. Stay safe.

Hello everyone and welcome to the History of Scotland, Episode 26. So, in today's episode I want us to take a step back and give a slight update on how warfare is fought in the 11th and 12th Century. Last time round we discussed how this was in the early days of the Kingdom of Alba. Where war bands and raiding parties formed the main base for the army. How armour and weapons varied from person to person and the quality of said gear was dependent on your class in society. So how has this changed over the years? Well let's find out and as we take a look at the type of warfare in the years of King Malcolm and King Edgar of Scotland. Please give us a follow-on twitter at: u/TheHistoryofSc1 or just our Facebook group which you can find by searching History of Scotland on Facebook. Leave any feedback you have for the podcast in reviews, likes, and comments. Our podcast is on PodBean, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Google Podcasts. Stay safe.

This episode is also available as a blog post: https://forthenovellovers.wordpress.com/2018/05/11/the-stories-of-edgar-allen-poe-manga-classics-by-stacey-king-edgar-allen-poe-virginia-nitouhei-art-the-tell-tale-heart-chagen-art-the-cask-of-amontillado-uka-nagao-art-the-masque/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Heiresses dream of royal romances with fairytale endings. As one marries her prince, another dances with a future king.#BarbaraHutton, #QueenElizabethII, #KingEdwardVIII, #PlatinumJubilee, #PrinceAlexisMdivani, #LouiseVanAlen, #PrinceofWalesLouise Van Alen marries Prince Alexis Mdivani despite her family's objections. Barbara Hutton goes to Buckingham Palace to bow before the King and Queen of England and meets the future British king David, the Prince of Wales. Could a royal romance bloom?--Date: May 15-20th, 1931Location: Wakehurst in Newport, Rhode Island; Buckingham Palace, London, EnglandEvent: royal marriage, bowing to King and Queen of EnglandCharacters: Barbara Hutton, David Prince of Wales – King Edward VIII – Duke of Windsor, King George V and Queen Mary of Great Britain, Franklyn Hutton, Irene Hutton, Helena McCann, Virginia Dawes, Mr. & Mrs. Charles Dawes,Historical mentions: Doris Duke, Viscountess Thelma Furness, Jessie Woolworth Donahue, Jeem Jimmy Donahue Jr., Queen Elizabeth II, Lady Jane Grey, King Edgar the Aethling, King Louis XIV, Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej--Queens Podcasthttps://shows.acast.com/queenshistorypodcast--Archival Music provided by Past Perfect Vintage Music, www.pastperfect.com.Opening Music: My Heart Belongs to Daddy by Billy Cotton, Album The Great British Dance BandsSection 1 Music: Everything Stops For Tea by Mario “Harp” Lorenzi, Album The Great Dance Bands Play Hits Of The 30sSection 2 Music: It Had To Be You by Carroll Gibbons, Album It's Got To Be LoveSection 3 Music: The Eyes Of The World by Louis Levy, Album The Great British Dance BandsEnd Music: My Heart Belongs to Daddy by Billy Cotton, Album The Great British Dance Bands

The Mad King - Edgar Rice Burroughs - Book 11, Part 1 Title: The Mad King Overview: The Mad King is a Ruritanian romance by American writer Edgar Rice Burroughs, originally published in two parts as "The Mad King" and "Barney Custer of Beatrice" in All-Story Weekly, in 1914 and 1915, respectively. These were combined for the book edition, first published in hardcover by A. C. McClurg in 1926. Published: 1926 Series: Ruritanian Romances Series, The Custer Siblings #2 Author: Edgar Rice Burroughs Genre: Action & Adventure Fiction, Ruritanian Romance Episode: The Mad King - Edgar Rice Burroughs - Book 11, Part 1 Part: 1 of 2 Length Part: 5:01:09 Book: 11 Length Book: 9:22:07 Episodes: 1 - 14 of 28 Predecessor: The Eternal Lover Narrator: Delmar H Dolbier Language: English Rated: Guidance Suggested Edition: Unabridged Audiobook Keywords: adventure, hero, struggle, camaraderie, danger, morality, selflessness, moral integrity, character, love, forgiveness, authority, rules, freedom, romance, exploration Credits: All LibriVox Recordings are in the Public Domain. Wikipedia (c) Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License. WOMBO Dream. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/free-audiobooks/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/free-audiobooks/support

The Mad King - Edgar Rice Burroughs - Book 11, Part 2 Title: The Mad King Overview: The Mad King is a Ruritanian romance by American writer Edgar Rice Burroughs, originally published in two parts as "The Mad King" and "Barney Custer of Beatrice" in All-Story Weekly, in 1914 and 1915, respectively. These were combined for the book edition, first published in hardcover by A. C. McClurg in 1926. Published: 1926 Series: Ruritanian Romances Series, The Custer Siblings #2 Author: Edgar Rice Burroughs Genre: Action & Adventure Fiction, Ruritanian Romance Episode: The Mad King - Edgar Rice Burroughs - Book 11, Part 2 Part: 2 of 2 Length Part: 4:21:15 Book: 11 Length Book: 9:22:07 Episodes: 15 - 28 of 28 Predecessor: The Eternal Lover Narrator: Delmar H Dolbier Language: English Rated: Guidance Suggested Edition: Unabridged Audiobook Keywords: adventure, hero, struggle, camaraderie, danger, morality, selflessness, moral integrity, character, love, forgiveness, authority, rules, freedom, romance, exploration Credits: All LibriVox Recordings are in the Public Domain. Wikipedia (c) Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License. WOMBO Dream. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/free-audiobooks/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/free-audiobooks/support

On the July 27, 2020 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor-in-chief Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film managing editor Jacob Hall and senior writer Ben Pearson to discuss the latest film and tv news, including Tenet, Movie Theater concessions, Back to the Future, Stephen King, Edgar Wright, and Horror Nights.   Opening Banter:  How was Comic Con @ Home?   In The News:  Jacob (og Chris): ‘Tenet’ Opening Overseas This Summer Before Opening in the United States [UPDATED]Peter: Is this a smart move? Will This movie be hurt massively due to piracy?  Ben (og HT): Disney Delays ‘Mulan’ Indefinitely, Pushes ‘Avatar’ Sequels and New ‘Star Wars’ Films Back a Year Jacob (og Chris): The El Capitan Theatre Offering Concessions To-Go This WeekendPeter: Why would anyone do this? Ben: ‘Back to the Future’ 4K Trilogy Comes With Audition Footage of Ben Stiller, Kyra Sedgwick, and MorePeter: Whose audition footage are you most interested to see? Jacob: ‘The Stand’ Miniseries Will Be ’70s Steven Spielberg Meets ’90s Oliver Stone, Will Embrace R-Rated Content Ben: Edgar Wright to Direct ‘Stage 13’, a Movie About a Ghost Who Haunts a Film Studio Peter: Edgar has a couple other projects on his plate? Jacob (og HT): Reddit Horror Story ‘My Wife and I Bought a Ranch’ Picked Up by Netflix; ‘Stranger Things’ Team and James Wan to Produce  Jacob (og Chris): Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights Canceled For the First Time in 30 YearsPeter: Is halloween canceled this year?   Other Articles Mentioned:     All the other stuff you need to know: You can find more about all the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked inside the show notes. /Film Daily is published every weekday, bringing you the most exciting news from the world of movies and television as well as deeper dives into the great features from slashfilm.com.  You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (RSS).  Send your feedback, questions, comments and concerns to us at peter@slashfilm.com. Please leave your name and general geographic location in case we mention the e-mail on the air. Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes, tell your friends and spread the word!  Thanks to Sam Hume for our logo.

Five minutes of civilised calm, recorded in the peace of the English countryside. Sign up at https://marcsalmanac.substack.com With a poem by Thomas Hardy, Drummer Hodge. "They throw in Drummer Hodge, to rest Uncoffined – just as found..." From the show: A Month in the Country by JL Carr On this day: 2 June, 1953, the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, remarkably similar in its ceremonial to that of King Edgar, which took place on 3 June, 973, almost a thousand years earlier. On this day: 2 June, 1840, Thomas Hardy, poet and novelist was born in Higher Bockhampton, Dorset Music to wake you up – Dancing Queen by Abba Sign up to receive email alerts and show notes with links when a new episode goes live at https://marcsalmanac.substack.com Please share this with anyone who might need a touch of calm, and please keep sending in your messages and requests. You can leave a voice message at https://anchor.fm/marc-sidwell/message. If you like Marc's Almanac please do leave a review on Apple podcasts. It really helps new listeners to find me. Have a lovely day. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/marc-sidwell/message

This week, we talk a little about the Magitek Ruins – Central Area and the nice little Malboro Doll you can pick up. Along with that, some much awaited ability enhancements coming, Sephiroth’s being one of the most anticipated. Are his buffs good? Or are they too little too late with the giants Esther and Zeno already around and UoCable? This week we’re also getting a King Mog event, Figaro Castle, with a bit of a change. You can now accumulate event points and receive rewards as a result. Figaro Castle also comes with a couple new 5* units: King Edgar of Figaro and Monk Sabin of Kolts. We dive in and give our thoughts on these two units, they’re bringing some interesting new stuff with them! Email: ffbepodcast@gmail.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQRncoUzyktuY8uoTXAbOSA Wilmgaard: Twitter – twitter.com/Wilmgaard Instagram – www.instagram.com/asmirbasic/ Miniado: Twitter – twitter.com/admir_basic Instagram – www.instagram.com/gourmetking69/

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On this episode, we take one more step backwards in history from last time and look at some scandalous behavior from King Edgar the Peaceful as described by William of Malmesbury.

On this episode, we look at one moment in history from three different sources -- the deaths of King Edgar and his short-reigned heir, Edward the Martyr. Sources featured: The Melrose Chronicle, the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, and William of Malmesbury's Gesta Regum Anglorum. Stay tuned to the very end for the new riddle!

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 →

Ælfthryth was a controversial figure. Wife of King Edgar, mother of Æthelred the Unready - and possibly murderer of her step son, Edward? Melisende of Outremer looks at the life of a remarkable person. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.