The British History Podcast

129 – The Life of King Wulfhere

Jul 4, 2014
Explore the life of King Wulfhere of Mercia and his rise to power, including strategic alliances and victories in battle. Learn about the impact of significant events like the attack on the Isle of Wight and the arrival of the plague. Discover the contrasting situations of Wulfhere and Ozwiyu, and test your knowledge with a quiz on the kings of Mercia and Northumbria.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 4min
2
King Wulfhere: Rise to Power and Conversions
04:26 • 8min
3
The Rise of a New Mercian King and the Impact of the Plague
12:42 • 3min
4
Contrasting Situations: Ozwiyu and Wolf Hera
15:24 • 4min
5
Quiz on the Kings of Mercia and Northumbria
19:33 • 8min