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Emma of Normandy

Mar 8, 2024

Join Greg Jenner, Professor Elizabeth Tyler, and comedian Jen Brister as they explore the life of Queen Emma of Normandy, a pivotal figure in early medieval England. Dive into Emma's marriages to English and Danish kings, her political savvy, and the messy family relationships that shaped history. From her childhood in Normandy to her role as mother to the king, Emma's story is filled with intrigue, power struggles, and intricate alliances in eleventh-century England.

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Elizabeth Tyler

Jen Brister

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Emma's political power is highlighted in the Incaumium Amaragina, recognizing her agency and leadership as a key player in eleventh-century England.

Emma is depicted as co-ruling with Harlequinute and Edward in the Incaumium Amaragina, showcasing her significant influence in shaping the political landscape.

Emma's multifaceted political role as mother and emperor in the Incaumium Amaragina underscores her administrative capabilities and enduring influence.

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Emma of Normandy's Political Power

Emma's political power is highlighted in the Incaumium Amaragina, an account she commissioned to protect her interests. Despite not being able to read Latin, the text compares her to influential historical figures like Octavian and honors her agency and leadership as a mother and queen.

Introduction

3min

Emma of Normandy: The Overlooked Queen

8min

Marriage to King Ethel Red II of England

9min

Exploring Emma the Peaceweaver's Role and Nickname

2min

The Intrigues of Emma of Normandy

14min

Power Struggles and Political Machinations in Medieval England

20min

Historical Quizzing on English Monarchy Figures

2min

Humorous Conclusion, Episode Credits & Next Episode Teaser

2min

In this episode, Greg Jenner is joined by Professor Elizabeth Tyler and comedian Jen Brister in early medieval England to learn all about Queen Emma of Normandy. Emma was wife to two English kings – Aethelred and Cnut – and mother to two more, Harthacnut and Edward the Confessor. She was a key player in the complex politics of eleventh-century England, and symbolised the overlapping English, Norman and Scandinavian identities at play in England even before the Norman conquest of 1066. This episode traces Emma’s life from her childhood in Normandy, through her marriages to the English Aethelred and Danish Cnut, and into her final years as mother to the king. Along the way, it explores Emma’s political savvy, and the messy family relationships that shaped early medieval English history. Research by: Josh Rice Written by: Josh Rice, Emmie Rose Price-Goodfellow, Emma Nagouse and Greg Jenner Produced by: Emmie Rose Price-Goodfellow and Greg Jenner Audio Producer: Steve Hankey Senior Producer: Emma Nagouse

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Emma of Normandy

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Deep dives

Emma of Normandy's Political Power

Emma's Influence in the Incaumium Amaragina

Emma's Versatile Political Role

Emma of Normandy in the Incaumium Amaragina

Emma's Political Portrayal in Historical Texts

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