Anglo-Saxon England is a podcast looking at the history of Anglo-Saxon England, beginning with the end of Roman Britain and ending with the Norman Conquest. We will not only talk about the history but also the literature, culture, and historiography of the Anglo-Saxon period. This show strives to offer an accessible but scholarly rigorous overview that will appeal both to beginners and to experts.
Latest episodes
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40 min
Anglo-Saxon Paganism: Redux
I recently became a dad for the first time and the needs of caring for a newborn have moved podcast production back slightly. To make up for it I am releasing here a Patreon exclus…
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16 min
The Rebellions of 1067-69
William faces resistance to his new regime. Credits – Music: 'Wælheall' by Hrōðmund Wōdening https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQfdqIyqJ4g&list=LL&index=5&ab_channel=Hr%C5%8D%C3%B0mu…
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14 min
The Rebellions of 1067-69
William faces resistance to his new regime. Credits – Music: 'Wælheall' by Hrōðmund Wōdening https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQfdqIyqJ4g&list=LL&index=5&ab_channel=Hr%C5%8D%C3%B0mu…
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13 min
The Battle of Hastings
October 12th 1066, the day Anglo-Saxon England ended. Our journey, though, is far from over. Credits – Music: 'Wælheall' by Hrōðmund Wōdening https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQfdqI…
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11 min
The Battle of Hastings
October 12th 1066, the day Anglo-Saxon England ended. Our journey, though, is far from over. Credits – Music: 'Wælheall' by Hrōðmund Wōdening https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQfdqI…
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17 min
William the Conqueror
We meet the Duke William, the man who would end Anglo-Saxon England. Credits – Music: 'Wælheall' by Hrōðmund Wōdening https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQfdqIyqJ4g&list=LL&index=5&ab…
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15 min
William the Conqueror
We meet the Duke William, the man who would end Anglo-Saxon England. Credits – Music: 'Wælheall' by Hrōðmund Wōdening https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQfdqIyqJ4g&list=LL&index=5&ab…
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13 min
The Battle of Stamford Bridge
King Harold faces off against the first of the challengers for his throne: King Harald Hadrada of Norway. Credits – Music: 'Wælheall' by Hrōðmund Wōdening https://www.youtube.com/w…
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11 min
The Battle of Stamford Bridge
King Harold faces off against the first of the challengers for his throne: King Harald Hadrada of Norway. Credits – Music: 'Wælheall' by Hrōðmund Wōdening https://www.youtube.com/w…
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16 min
Harald Hadrada
Harald Sigurdsson, who would invade England to claim her throne in 1066, was, by his mother Åsta, half-brother to King Olaf Haraldsson, aka St Olaf, by whose side he fought at Stik…
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14 min
Harald Hadrada
Harald Sigurdsson, who would invade England to claim her throne in 1066, was, by his mother Åsta, half-brother to King Olaf Haraldsson, aka St Olaf, by whose side he fought at Stik…
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12 min
Harold Godwinsson
When Edward the Confesor died leaving no children or close male blood-relatives it opened a succession dispute that was to lead to the end of an independent Anglo-Saxon England. Of…
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10 min
Harold Godwinsson
When Edward the Confesor died leaving no children or close male blood-relatives it opened a succession dispute that was to lead to the end of an independent Anglo-Saxon England. Of…
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14 min
Re-run: Alfred the Great?
Due to an unexpected medical issue there isn't a new episode this week, but in light of recent news around remains found in Winchester, it seemed like an ideal time to look back at…
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12 min
Re-run: Alfred the Great?
Due to an unexpected medical issue there isn't a new episode this week, but in light of recent news around remains found in Winchester, it seemed like an ideal time to look back at…
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10 min
Vita Ædwardi Regis
Today, we are diving deep into the Vita Ædwardi Regis, or The Life of King Edward who rests at Westminster. Written in Latin right on the knife-edge of the Norman Conquest of 1066,…
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9 min
Vita Ædwardi Regis
Today, we are diving deep into the Vita Ædwardi Regis, or The Life of King Edward who rests at Westminster. Written in Latin right on the knife-edge of the Norman Conquest of 1066,…
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13 min
Edward the Confessor: The Final Years
We come to the end of Edward the Confessor's reign, storm clouds gather. Credits – Music: 'Wælheall' by Hrōðmund Wōdening https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQfdqIyqJ4g&list=LL&index=…
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11 min
Edward the Confessor: The Final Years
We come to the end of Edward the Confessor's reign, storm clouds gather. Credits – Music: 'Wælheall' by Hrōðmund Wōdening https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQfdqIyqJ4g&list=LL&index=…
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16 min
Edward the Confessor: Rebellion
Edward faces all-out rebellion spearheaded by Godwine. Credits – Music: 'Wælheall' by Hrōðmund Wōdening https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQfdqIyqJ4g&list=LL&index=5&ab_channel=Hr%C5…