The British History Podcast

286 – Noble Pursuits

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Jul 21, 2018
Exploring the peaceful lives of the Anglo-Saxons in England, including their economic success, expansion of wealth, and Athlstan's noble pursuits of sword fighting, hawking, and hunting. The complexities of understanding hunting practices in early England are also discussed.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
The Economic Success of the Nobility in England
02:15 • 2min
3
Expansion of Wealth and Literary Culture
04:39 • 3min
4
The Noble Pursuits of Athlstan
07:56 • 4min
5
Understanding Hunting Practices in Early England
12:01 • 18min