The British History Podcast

This podcast explores the Irish fragmentary annals praising AEthelflaed's victory. It discusses the formation of a defensive alliance against the Danes and Athleflad's clever peace negotiations. It highlights Athleflad's strategic move to capture Darby, isolating Leicester. The plan to storm and capture the Burr is described. The combined army moves towards Temptsford to establish a forward base of operations.

This podcast explores the battles and acquisitions of Wessex and Mercia kingdoms, including militarization of borders and strategic moves by King Edward. It also discusses the changing allegiance of Wales and the rise of a powerful Welsh dynasty, along with a murder that leads to war.

Learn about the Viking invasion and the successful efforts of Aethelflaed and King Edward in pushing back the Danes. Explore the strategic placement of forts in Mercia and the fall of King Gormalian. Discover the capture of Bishop Cafiliog and the strengthening of defenses by Athelstan and King Edward.

This podcast explores the portrayal of Athleflad as a feminist figure in Anglo-Saxon culture. It challenges the idea of her as a feminist icon and discusses her skill in navigating male-dominated power structures. It also delves into King Edward's fortress construction and campaign in Essex, the submission of the people to Edward's control, and Athleflad's fortification activities in Mercia. It highlights growing tensions with the Danelaw and a detailed attack and response in Mercia.

Explore the Battle of Tettenhall and its impact on Northumbria and the southern kingdoms, the victories and succession in Mercia, the decline of Mercia and the rise of Wessex in Anglo-Saxon Britain, and the rise of Athelflaed and the construction of Sure-Sby.

Explore military changes after Alfred's death, significance of Kingdom of Lindsey, refuting pop history book theory, leadership dynamics and gender bias, challenging invasion for five weeks, consequences of a successful raid

The podcast explores an odd entry in the Chronicle about the relocation of St. Oswald's body, speculating on omitted information. It delves into the political implications and Anglo-Saxon wars with the Danes. The power struggle between Mercia and Gwyneth in Wales and their alliance against Wessex is discussed. Dynamics within the Mercian court, including ambitions for independence and political maneuvering, are analyzed. The mystery surrounding teenage Athlstan's role and King Edward's decision to send him to Mercia are explored, hinting at an upcoming campaign in Lindsay.

AEthelflaed, Queen of the Saxons, leads the defense against Scandinavian invaders. The intense battle for Chester results in the city's defenses being breached. Athelflaed and Athlered form an alliance with the Irish against the Danes. The battle includes ambush, betrayal, and siege warfare. The final battle involves inventive tactics and a decisive victory for Mercia.

This podcast discusses a mysterious meeting in 901 attended by important political figures in Wessex. It analyzes the political split within the Anglo-Saxon family and the absence of Athelstan and Athelflaed. The podcast explores a seven-year period of darkness in Edward the Elder's reign and the significant events in 902. It also delves into the disappearance and death of Athawread, a former king of the Saxons. Additionally, it discusses the dangerous proximity to the Danes and the negotiation between Athelflaed and the Northmen.

This podcast discusses the scandals of Edward, son of Alfred the Great, and the political challenges he faced. It explores the relationship between the Danes and West Saxons, the significance of Edward's reign, and the creation of the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle. The nature of the surviving manuscripts, challenges in studying this period, and limited representation of women in historical records are also explored. King Edward's political maneuvers and conflicting narratives in comparison to the Mercian Register are discussed.