The British History Podcast

126 – The End of an Era: The Triumph of Christianity in Britain

May 27, 2014
In this podcast, they discuss the last gasps of Paganism in Britain and the rise of Christianity. They explore the political struggles and conflicts between King Osweo and King Wolf Hera, the spread of Christianity in Britain, the alleged story of the high-five and a solar eclipse in the 7th century, the succession dilemma and murder in Kent, and the expansion of Christianity and land transfer.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 5min
2
The Spread of Christianity in Britain
04:36 • 20min
3
The Alleged Story of the High-Five and the Solar Eclipse in the 7th Century
24:14 • 3min
4
The Succession Dilemma and Murder in Kent
27:16 • 4min
5
The Expansion of Christianity and Land Transfer
31:00 • 2min