The British History Podcast 187 – The Queen of Wessex: aka The Worst Midlife Crisis Ever
Jan 2, 2016
Exploring the Viking invasion routes and their impact on settlements, high mortality rate of Anglo-Saxon kings due to Viking attacks, King Aethalwolf's trip to Rome and the decimation of his lands, political dynamics within the Wessex dynasty and the consequences of Princess Judith's marriage.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Mysterious Reakin and the Extensive Viking Invasion
02:23 • 2min
The Mortality Rate and Misfortunes of Anglo-Saxon Kings in the 9th Century
04:42 • 3min
Aethalwolf's Trip to Rome and the Decimation of His Lands
07:14 • 2min
Dynastic Politics and Succession
09:24 • 17min