The History of English Podcast

Episode 60: Danes, Death and Taxes

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Mar 30, 2015
This episode explores the Danish Conquest of England, the challenges of English throne succession, Alfred the Monk and his contribution to written English, the impact of taxes in Anglo-Saxon England, the history of the city of London, and the origins and etymology of funeral and burial terms.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
2
Scandinavian Conquest and the Saint Bryce's Day Massacre
03:18 • 15min
3
Succession and Selection of the English Throne
18:13 • 3min
4
Alfred the Monk: Latin Manuscripts and the Life of a Plowman
20:54 • 5min
5
The Vikings and the Danggeld
26:07 • 8min
6
London's History: Viking Raids and Reclamation
34:02 • 20min
7
Origins and Etymology of Funeral and Burial Terms
53:37 • 9min