Anglo-Saxon England

Dark Years

Nov 16, 2023

Explore the period of political uncertainty in East Anglia after the fall of the Wuffingas Dynasty, with a focus on Offa of Mercia's ambitions to establish a Mercian Empire and control his subject kingdoms. Discover the relationships and identities of historical figures in Anglo-Saxon England, including Albert, Athelbert, Beona, and Hunna. Unravel the dark period in East Anglia with discussions on succession, legends, and coins, exploring the puzzling gaps in records and the potential connections between Athelbert and Athelbert.

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The fall of the Wuffingas dynasty in East Anglia led to a period of political uncertainty and instability exacerbated by Offa of Mercia's ambition to establish a Mercian empire.

The exact number and nature of rulers in the period after the fall of the Wuffingas dynasty remains uncertain due to limited evidence and conflicting accounts.

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Political Uncertainty in East Anglia

After the fall of the Wuffing Dynasty, East Anglia faced a period of political uncertainty. The ascendancy of Offer of Mercia added to the instability and raised concerns about the establishment of a Mercian Empire.

Introduction

3min

Identities, Coinage, and Decline of Authority: Exploring Historical Figures in Anglo-Saxon England

3min

Discussion of Coin Attribution and Introduction to Unrelated Podcasts

3min

Succession, Legends, and Coins: Unraveling the Dark Period in East Anglia

6min

Following the fall of the Wuffingas dynasty in 749, East Anglia entered a period of political uncertainty. Such uncertainty often breeds instability, but in the case of East Anglia it became significantly more perilous with the ascendency of Offa of Mercia, a king who if you will recall sought to establish a Mercian empire through seizing unprecedented levels of control over his subject kingdoms. Dynastic instability could not have come at a worse time for the East Anglians.

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Music: 'Wælheall' by Hrōðmund Wōdening

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