King Aethlewald's Dominance in Mercia

In this chapter, the host discusses the rise of King Aethlewald of Mercia and his strong connections to the church. They analyze a charter issued by Aethelbald and its style of writing compared to other charters of the time, suggesting the king's efforts to please the church. The chapter also delves into the significance of attaching a biblical curse to a land charter and how Aethelbald asserted his role as the overking of southern England.