The Origins of 'Cun' and its Importance in Anglo-Saxon Society

In this episode, we look at the English terms associated with kings and nobility and explore the concept of Anglo-Saxon kingship. We also look at the poetry of the 9th century poet Cynewulf.  The link between kings and Cynewulf is a shared root word which gave us the modern word ‘kin.’  Lastly, we examine the initial phases of Viking raids in Francia and Britain.

TRANSCRIPT: EPISODE 46

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