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280 – King AEthelstan’s Love Life

The British History Podcast

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Examining Theories and Speculation About King Athelstan's Love Life and Sexuality

This chapter explores theories about King Athlstan's love life and the speculation surrounding his sexuality. It discusses the lack of evidence for Athlstan being gay and highlights the possibility of him remaining celibate for religious reasons and the political challenges he faced.

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