261 – The Anglo Saxon Chronicle and the Mercian Register

This podcast discusses the scandals of Edward, son of Alfred the Great, and the political challenges he faced. It explores the relationship between the Danes and West Saxons, the significance of Edward's reign, and the creation of the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle. The nature of the surviving manuscripts, challenges in studying this period, and limited representation of women in historical records are also explored. King Edward's political maneuvers and conflicting narratives in comparison to the Mercian Register are discussed.