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Dark Years
Anglo-Saxon England
Succession, Legends, and Coins: Unraveling the Dark Period in East Anglia
This chapter delves into the succession of Ethelred and the puzzling gaps in historical records. It explores the legends and traditions surrounding Athelbert, including his forced betrothal and the infamous capture and beheading by Kingothrith. The chapter also examines Athelbert's coins, their similarities to Ophrith's coins, and the prominent use of runes, ultimately presenting the presenter's interpretation of the chronology and potential connection between Athelbert and Athelbert.
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