The British History Podcast 134 – The Power of Northumbria
Sep 5, 2014
King Ecgfrith of Northumbria, a tough dude, and King Wulfhere of Mercia, a veteran warrior, discuss the power shifts and conflicts in Anglo-Saxon Kingdoms. They cover topics like reintroducing coinage, controlling Pictish regions, alliances, battles, and the decline of Mercia and the rise of Northumbria.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
The Impact of King Osweu's Death and Agfryth's Difficulties
02:43 • 2min
The Marriage, the Nunnery, and the Legacy of King Aaswiyu
04:14 • 3min
The Power and Battles of Egg-fryth and Bjorn-Haith
07:29 • 4min
Power Shifts and Conflicts in Anglo-Saxon Kingdoms
11:49 • 14min