135 – A Reshuffling of Power

This podcast discusses the power dynamics and tensions between King Wulfhere of Mercia, King Ecgfrith of Northumbria, and Bishop Wilfrid. It explores the aftermath of a battle, the death of King Wulfhere, and the issues faced by Mercia. There is also a focus on the political marriage between two kingdoms, the precarious nature of land ownership, and the power struggles between Wilfrid and Ecgfrith.