9 episodes
Anglo-Saxon Podcast Kaleb Kibbe
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Halse! Here, we will talk about Anglo-Saxon history, from 410 to 1066!
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Episode 7: The Elder to the Unready (900-991 AD)
We'll be talking about the less-sung era of Anglo-Saxon history, the time between King Ælfræd to King Æthelred the Unready.
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Episode 6: Ælfrædic Era (865-900)
Longer episode, but this is the era to know about, the reign that would affect everything.
We talk about the things King Ælfræd has done in his reign and what their effects were, including military reform and the standardization of pre-Norman English (or Ænglisc). -
Episode 5: Literature and Poetry
Not necessarily an episode for history, more of one for literature and poetic appreciation of pre-Norman poetry, including The Wanderer and Cædmon's Hymn.
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Episode 4: 716-825
This is a short episode talking about the Mercian Supremecy, which ended in 825, but is not clear exactly when it started.
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Episode 3: 793-954
We'll be talking about the Great Heathen Army and the establishment of the Danelaw, and the rise of the House of Wessex.
Customer Reviews
Thank you for this enjoyable podcast
Nice to have an explanation of the goings-on of this period. Narrated in an uncomplicated way, not using too many names … which is a relief. I don’t know if it’s just me, but the volume is very quiet?