

190 – House (of Wessex): Everybody Lies
Jan 29, 2016
Addressing pronunciation issues with Aethilbert and revealing little-known facts about the House of Wessex. Exploring conflicting narratives and political motives in historical sources. Delving into the truth about life in southern Britain through the selective reporting in Aser and the Chronicle. Manipulating the Christian community and using propaganda as a sickly leader. Exploring the Viking threat and historical events related to the House of Wessex in Anglo-Saxon England.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Pronunciation and a Crucial Discovery about the House of Wessex
01:50 • 3min
Conflicting Narratives and Political Motives
04:42 • 22min
The Truth Behind the House of Wessex in the Chronicle
26:48 • 5min
The Ropes and Lies of a Leader
31:25 • 1min
House of Wessex and the Viking Threat
32:51 • 10min