The British History Podcast

292 – King in the North

Sep 10, 2018
Discover the life and reign of AEthelstan, a legendary king who reshaped the English kingdom and built an Imperium over the island. Explore the rise of AEthelstan, his wide-ranging reforms, economic development, and ushering in an era of peace. Learn about the formation of the Dainlaw, the agreement between Anglo-Saxons and the Scandinavians, and the resultant creation of the unique Anglo-Danish identity. Delve into Olaf's campaign and raid on Kildare, where he seized over a thousand slaves to finance his true goal.
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