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272 – The End of the Age of AEthelflaed

The British History Podcast

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The Silence of the Chronicle: Athleflad's Conquests

This chapter discusses the absence of information about Athleflad's activities after the Siege of Darby in 917, highlighting her acquisition of Leicester and the peaceful submission of the city. It explores the biased nature of the Chronicle and the selective inclusion of events based on their perceived importance.

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