The British History Podcast

260 – King Edward’s Forgotten Love Life

Nov 17, 2017
A glimpse into King Edward's tumultuous life, including his conflicts with the Danes and the construction of his mother's abbey. The uncertainty surrounding the identity of King Edward's first partner, Eggwin, and the rumors surrounding her. The theories and possibilities surrounding the relationship and succession plans between King Alfred, his son Edward, and his grandson Athlstan. The debate over Edwin's status and the influence of the whisper campaign. King Edward's complex love life, including the rumors surrounding mystery woman Edwin and the tragic experiences faced by Athelstan.
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