Anglo-Saxon England

Exploring the foundations of Anglo-Saxon kingship, princely burials in the 6th century, lavish Sutton Hoo burial with military regalia, emergence of Anglo-Saxon kingdoms, evolution of rulership and centralization, multiple law codes by kings, role of charters in defining land ownership and kingship, development of land rights and royal monopoly on charter production by Mercian kings

This week we take a dive into the mysterious and often complicated world of Anglo-Saxon paganism. We discuss what we mean by 'paganism' today and look at the ways people have attempted to reconstruct the beliefs of the pre-Christian Anglo-Saxons. The results may be unexpected, but they are guaranteed to be interesting.  Music: 'Wælheall' by Hrōðmund Wōdeninghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQfdqIyqJ4g&list=LL&index=5&ab_channel=Hr%C5%8D%C3%B0mundW%C5%8Ddening Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discussing the arrival of Saxons in Sub-Roman Britain, their origins and settlement, and the impact on the Britons. Exploring the diversity of Saxon migrants, cultural differences, and historical uncertainties. Investigating the societal structure, artifacts, and cultural impact of the Anglo-Saxon migration on early British society. Examining the establishment of Anglo-Saxon kingdoms, dispelling genocide theories, and separating myth from history in tribal unification.

A discussion on the life and writings of Gildas, a British monk and historical source for Sub-Roman Britain and Saxon migrations. Topics include the challenges of reconstructing his biography, his unique Roman worldview, and his influence on English society during the Viking Age and decline in recognition after the Norman invasion.

This podcast explores the culture of sub-Roman Britain and the political fragmentation that led to the arrival of the Saxons. It discusses the ongoing influence of Rome on the Britons and the emergence of new kingdoms in Wales after the collapse of Roman rule.

In this first episode, we begin a two part look at the Britain encountered by the Saxons in the mid-fifth century. We discuss the reasons for and the results of the collapse of Roman society in Britain. Music: 'Wælheall' by Hrōðmund Wōdening https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQfdqIyqJ4g&list=LL&index=5&ab_channel=Hr%C5%8D%C3%B0mundW%C5%8Ddening Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices