194 – My Big Fat Dark Age Wedding

In this episode, the podcast covers a range of fascinating topics including King AEthelbald of Wessex, Queen Judith, Bjorn Ironsides, Prince Alfred, King Charles the Bald, Pope Nicholas I, Baldwin Iron Arm, and Ivar the Boneless. It explores complex family dynamics, power struggles, Viking raids, and ambitious plans. The episode also delves into the dilemma of the new king and the agency and political skill of Queen Judith. Additionally, it unravels the love story of Baldwin and Judith, and how their defiance led to the rise of Flanders as a dominant force in France.