The British History Podcast

152 – Limited Time Offa

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Feb 5, 2015
Explore the complex political situation in Northumbria as King Aethalred faces assassination attempts, the consequences of the triple murder of the Aldermen, the pivotal battle between Mercian warbands and the men of Wessex, the education and experiences of Alkowyn, and Offa's conflicts with Welsh kingdoms.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
Events following the triple murder and the rise of Elfwald
02:23 • 3min
3
Battle of Mercia and Wessex
05:23 • 11min
4
Education, Travel, and Influence
16:48 • 7min
5
The Engagment with the Continent and Offa's Rule
24:07 • 2min