Anglo-Saxon England

Exploring the killing of King Edmund by the Norse in East Anglia and the mystery surrounding their activities. Arrival of the Great Summer Army, successful raids, and Guthrum's surprise attack on Wessex. The minting and political significance of gold St Edmund coinage. Succession of East Anglia and rebellion against King Edward. Integration of East Anglia into the Kingdom of England.

Discover the fall of East Anglia and the rise of a new king who brought four decades of peace and prosperity. Learn about Athlstan, his Mercian influences, and the tragic death of Edmund at the hands of Vikings. Explore the emergence of the Great Heathen Army and their conquest of England. Uncover the events surrounding the fall of East Anglia and the resistance by its ruler, Edmund. Reflect on the legacy of East Anglia and its enigmatic figures.

Explore the uncertain details of Othre's direct rule over East Anglia. Discover the mysterious rule and coinage of Ayadwold. Examine the absence of historical evidence in East Anglia and the movement for freedom. Uncover the rising threat faced by East Anglia in the Viking Age.

Explore the period of political uncertainty in East Anglia after the fall of the Wuffingas Dynasty, with a focus on Offa of Mercia's ambitions to establish a Mercian Empire and control his subject kingdoms. Discover the relationships and identities of historical figures in Anglo-Saxon England, including Albert, Athelbert, Beona, and Hunna. Unravel the dark period in East Anglia with discussions on succession, legends, and coins, exploring the puzzling gaps in records and the potential connections between Athelbert and Athelbert.

The podcast discusses the end of the Wuffingas dynasty in East Anglia, marked by stability and prosperity. It explores the reigns of the final kings, Aildwolf and Elfwald, highlighting economic growth and the thriving commercial center of Yippeswitch. The planned expansion of Ipswich, introduction of coinage, and division of East Anglia and Bishopric of Domark are also discussed. King Aildwolf's reign and succession, along with the peaceful and prosperous reign of Alfworld, are explored. The lack of an heir for Elfwald and the division of the kingdom after his death are examined, reflecting on the stability and lasting legacy of the Wuffingas dynasty.

Following Anna’s death at the hands of Mercian invaders in 653, East Anglia was left entirely at the mercy of King Penda and his forces. Having been put on the back foot by the dramatic events of the Mercian invasion, the East Anglians scrambled for any stability in the storm. They turned, hopeful for respite, to Æthelhere, brother of the slain king.Credits – Music: 'Wælheall' by Hrōðmund Wōdeninghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQfdqIyqJ4g&list=LL&index=5&ab_channel=Hr%C5%8D%C3%B0mundW%C5%8DdeningSocial Media - Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/anglosaxonenglandFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Anglo-Saxon-England-Podcast-110529958048053Twitter: https://twitter.com/EnglandAngloInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/anglosaxonenglandpodcast/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzyGUvYZCstptNQeWTwfQuA  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This podcast discusses the political situation in East Anglia after Penda's attack, focusing on the rise of a new ruler named Anna. It explores Anna's experiences, religious commitments, and failed attempts at forming alliances through his daughters' marriages. The podcast also covers the discovery of a whale bone diptych and venerated remains, as well as the lives of Anna's children and his wife's miraculous encounter with doves.

Explore the concept of Pagan Reaction in early Anglo-Saxon history, including kings reversing Christian policies and supporting pagan practices. Learn about the conversion of Aopwald, the first recorded killing for Christianity in England, and the myth-making around him as a martyr. Delve into the contradicting evidence surrounding the burial of Rick Bett in the sudden-hoo ship burial and the hybrid pagan Christian materials found. Discover the efforts of new kings to convert East Anglia to Christianity, the establishment of Christian infrastructure, and the downfall of East Anglia due to religious conflicts.

Explore the life of King Raedwald and the famous burial at Sutton Hoo. Discover King Raedwald's syncretism and his relationship with Edwin. Learn about the reign of King Raedwald and the subsequent events, including the influence of Edwin on Aorpwald's conversion. Delve into the significance of the Sutton Hoo cemetery and the objects of wealth and prestige found in Radwald's reign.

Explore the rich legendary history of the East Anglian kingdom and its connection to the wider North Sea cultural zone. Delve into the mythical figures and exiles in Anglo-Saxon England. Discover the connections between East Anglia and Sweden through the Sutton Hoo burial. Explore the origins of Waelstan and Wufa in the East Anglian dynasty. Uncover the legendary kings of East Anglia and their close ties to Sweden.