The British History Podcast

114 – Oswald and Sigeberht: The Softer Side of Rule

Feb 13, 2014
The podcast explores the downfall of Cadwallon of Gwynedd, the rise of Oswald of Northumbria, and the challenges faced in converting Northumbria to Christianity. It also delves into the strained relationship between Mercia and Northumbria, the joint rule of Sigabert and Egric in East Anglia, and Oswald's diplomatic relationships with neighboring kingdoms. Additionally, it discusses historical tensions between Northumbria and North Wales/Mercia, as well as the discovery of a Colosseum-like structure in London.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
King Oswald and Bishop Aiden's Conversion Efforts
02:21 • 5min
3
The Relationship Between Oswald and Pendo
07:22 • 5min
4
The Complicated Rule of Sigabert and Egric
12:36 • 10min
5
Oswald's Diplomacy and Ambitions
22:22 • 10min
6
North Wales, Mercia, and Evidence of Colosseum-like Structures in Britain
32:14 • 2min