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213 – Danegelds, Peace, and Shame

The British History Podcast

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Betrayal and Burden: King Burgred and the Payment of the Dangel

King Burgred of Mercia is forced to betray his sister and pays a dangel to the Danes, resulting in the weakening of both kingdoms and the burden on Burgred.

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