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Ollie

Greetings,  This is Ollie from History Profiles, I will be revealing the historical truths behind the lives of some of the most famous and powerful people in the historical world.  Subscribe to keep up to date with all my latest content. Check out all my content: inlet.fm/history-profiles

  1. Margaret of Wessex: The Last Princess and Scotland's Pearl

    1D AGO

    Margaret of Wessex: The Last Princess and Scotland's Pearl

    Margaret of Scotland, known as Saint Margaret and Margaret of Wessex, lived through one of England's most turbulent eras. Born in the Kingdom of Hungary, she was the daughter of Edward the Exile from the ancient House of Wessex. Raised away from her homeland, she returned to England in 1057, hoping for her family's revival, only to encounter chaos. Margaret witnessed the decline of Anglo-Saxon England, including the pivotal year of 1066, with the Battle of Hastings and the Norman conquest led by William the Conqueror. After England's downfall, her brother Edgar Ætheling was proclaimed king but was never crowned due to the Norman occupation. Fleeing to Scotland, Margaret married King Malcolm III, becoming Queen of Alba. Her reign as queen was marked by devotion, reform, and charity. Her legacy continued posthumously as she was canonized in 1250 by Pope Innocent IV, remembered as a saintly figure who shaped medieval Scotland. From a displaced princess of a fading dynasty to the mother of kings and queen of a united realm, Margaret's story is one of transformation and resilience. #MargaretofScotland #SaintMargaret #Wessex #Anglo-Saxon #NormanConquest #Scotland #MalcolmIII #EdgarÆtheling #medievalhistory See show notes: https://inlet.fm/history-profiles/episodes/69f95dcb9ee7cbae21581584 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    18 min
  2. Edgar Ætheling: The Untold Story of Alfred's Last Heir

    5D AGO

    Edgar Ætheling: The Untold Story of Alfred's Last Heir

    Edgar Ætheling, the final male descendant of the ancient House of Cerdic, carried the royal legacy of Anglo-Saxon England. Born into turmoil, he faced the Norman invasion and was briefly proclaimed King of England after Harold Godwinson's death at the Battle of Hastings. Despite the odds, Edgar never wore the crown, fleeing from William the Conqueror's forces and engaging in rebellion. His saga took him across Europe, where he joined the First Crusade, seeking purpose beyond his lost kingdom. Edgar's life as an heir, exile, and crusader marked the end of an era and preserved the legacy of Wessex. 00:00 Introduction 02:28 Ancestry & Early Life 05:27 The Last Anglo-Saxon Kings 09:15 Rebellion & Capture of York (1069) 14:26 Edgar Abandons his Ancestral Throne 19:38 Italian Venture 22:11 An Unlikely Friendship 25:17 Scottish Expedition 28:23 The First Crusade 32:32 Edgar's Final Defeat 35:25 The Reflection of a Life Lived Music by: Savfk - Music The Hunt by Savfk [CC-BY royalty free music - orchestral epic emotional] Link 00:00:00: Introduction00:02:28: Ancestry & Early Life00:05:27: The Last Anglo-Saxon Kings00:09:15: Rebellion & Capture of York (1069)00:14:26: Edgar Abandons his Ancestral Throne00:19:38: Italian Venture00:22:11: An Unlikely Friendship00:25:17: Scottish Expedition00:28:23: The First Crusade00:32:32: Edgar's Final Defeat00:35:25: The Reflection of a Life Lived #EdgarÆtheling #Anglo-Saxon #NormanConquest #Wessex #AlfredtheGreat #WilliamtheConqueror #BritishHistory #MedievalEngland #HistoricalFigures See show notes: https://inlet.fm/history-profiles/episodes/69f47a378642b1b9112959ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    44 min
  3. Olga of Kiev: A Tale of Vengeance and Transformation

    APR 28

    Olga of Kiev: A Tale of Vengeance and Transformation

    Before empires fell to faith, a woman ruled through fire, blood, and iron will. In the shadowed forests and river kingdoms of Kievan Rus’, Olga of Kiev emerged as a legendary figure. Rising from obscurity, she ruled as regent from 945 to 957 after her husband Igor's murder by the Drevlians. Her response was not submission; it was calculated annihilation, with envoys buried alive, cities burned, and a people broken. Despite her fearsome reputation, Olga's transformation into Christianity marked a new chapter as she became Elena, the first ruler of Rus’ to embrace the faith, setting the stage for her grandson, Vladimir the Great. Venerated as “Equal to the Apostles” by the Eastern Orthodox Church, Olga's legacy is one of complexity—a ruler wielding both fire and faith. This is the story of history’s greatest revenge. 00:00:00: Introduction00:01:45: Early Life & The Varangians00:04:45: Igor's Death00:07:42: Olga's Revenge00:15:19: Conversion00:18:10: Death, Sainthood & Legacy #OlgaofKiev #KievanRus #MedievalHistory #DarkHistory #AncientHistory #HistoryFacts #RuthlessQueen #WarriorQueen #FemaleRulers #HistoryRevenge #VikingHistory #ByzantineEmpire #EpicHistory #HistoryStories See show notes: https://inlet.fm/history-profiles/episodes/69f0f654d03000a544912635 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    23 min
  4. Wulfhere of Mercia: The Pagan King Who Defied His Faith

    APR 24

    Wulfhere of Mercia: The Pagan King Who Defied His Faith

    In a time where ancient gods waned and new beliefs rose, Wulfhere of Mercia emerged not merely as a successor but as a survivor of a kingdom in turmoil. Son of the legendary pagan warlord, Penda of Mercia, Wulfhere didn't inherit peace but fought to re-establish Mercia's dominance through fierce battles and unwavering determination. His reign was marked by the clash of old and new religions, symbolized in legends that tell of him possibly sacrificing his own sons for their Christian faith, only to later embrace the religion he opposed. This narrative, whether fact or folklore, mirrors a world in the midst of transformation with Wulfhere at its heart. Timeline: 00:00: Introduction 02:02: Ancestry & Early Life 06:41: Rise to Power 09:41: Wars & Expansion 12:59: The Murder of His Own Sons 16:27: Death & Legacy Music by: Noel Malekar Listen here 00:00:00: Introduction00:02:02: Ancestry & Early Life00:06:41: Rise to Power00:09:41: Wars & Expansion00:12:59: The Murder of His Own Sons00:16:27: Death & Legacy #Wulfhere #Mercia #Anglo-Saxons #Penda #DarkHistory #MedievalHistory #AncientHistory #WarriorKings #PaganHistory #ChristianityHistory #Anglo-SaxonEngland #ForgottenHistory #HistoricalLegends #MythVsHistory #EarlyMedieval #BritishHistory #KingsAndWarriors #EpicHistory See show notes: https://inlet.fm/history-profiles/episodes/69ec2ed21cbb9a4c0e0ba870 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    21 min
  5. The Monk-Slaying Pagan Warlord Æthelfrith: Chaos to Kingdom

    APR 21

    The Monk-Slaying Pagan Warlord Æthelfrith: Chaos to Kingdom

    Æthelfrith, a formidable warlord, forged a kingdom amid chaos, reshaping history. Before Northumbria dominated northern England, it was a fractured land of warring kingdoms. Out of this turmoil emerged Æthelfrith, a pagan leader whose campaigns against the Britons redrew boundaries. His conquests united Bernicia and Deira, laying the groundwork for a powerful medieval kingdom. Bede described him as a king who “ravaged the Britons more than all the great men of the English.” His victory at the Battle of Chester decimated kingdoms, and his infamous massacre of Bangor-Is-Coed monks remains a chilling historical moment. Æthelfrith's tale extends beyond brutality; it's one of exile, revenge, and power shifts. His nemesis, Edwin of Northumbria, returned with Rædwald's support, leading to a decisive showdown at the Battle of the River Idle. Although Æthelfrith perished on the battlefield, his legacy continued. His sons reclaimed the throne, transforming Northumbria into a Christian kingdom, marking the end of his pagan era. This epic story of a king who built an empire in blood significantly altered Britain's history. Music by: Noel Malekar Listen on YouTube 00:00: Introduction01:52: Ancestry & Early Life04:53: Conquests09:19: Uniting Northumbria11:32: The Massacre of the Monks14:12: Death & Legacy #Æthelfrith #Northumbria #pagan #warlord #BattleofChester #Bangor-Is-Coed #medievalBritain #EdwinofNorthumbria #Rædwald #Bernicia #Deira #Christiankingdom #Britishhistory See show notes: https://inlet.fm/history-profiles/episodes/69e83a5469d5b3ecb6c9e033 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    22 min
  6. Cædwalla: The King of Wessex Who Changed England's Religious Landscape

    APR 18

    Cædwalla: The King of Wessex Who Changed England's Religious Landscape

    Cædwalla of Wessex emerged from exile to power, transforming southern England through relentless warfare. His campaigns from Sussex to Kent and the Isle of Wight reshaped Anglo-Saxon politics and religion. Despite Christianity's spread, Cædwalla's conquests accelerated the transformation, notably with his invasion of the Isle of Wight, ending the pagan rule of Arwald. Interestingly, Cædwalla remained unbaptized during his reign, only accepting baptism from Pope Sergius I in Rome at his life's end, dying far from his conquered lands. This episode explores his life as a ruthless warlord caught between pagan past and Christian future. 00:00 Introduction01:41 Ancestry & Early Life02:37 The state of England at the time05:33 Early Wars08:06 Accession and reign10:14 The Destruction of the Last Pagans13:50 Abdication, baptism and death Music by: Noel MalekarWatch here 00:00: Introduction01:41: Ancestry & Early Life02:37: The state of England at the time05:33: Early Wars08:06: Accession and reign10:14: The Destruction of the Last Pagans13:50: Abdication, baptism and death #Cædwalla #Wessex #Anglo-Saxon #Christianity #pagan #Englishhistory #conquest #medievalhistory #warriorking #Rome #PopeSergiusI See show notes: https://inlet.fm/history-profiles/episodes/69e2f452e9a4f1fbd1fa4cf7 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    19 min
  7. Hatuey: The Chief Who Chose Fire Over Conversion

    APR 15

    Hatuey: The Chief Who Chose Fire Over Conversion

    Before the full conquest of the Americas, Hatuey, a Taíno chief and national hero, chose defiance against Spanish rule. Escaping to Cuba, he warned others about the destructive conquistadors. Captured and facing death, Hatuey was offered conversion. His defiant response became legendary. This is the tale of a man who rejected submission, choosing to become a symbol of New World resistance. The Hunt by Savfk - [CC-BY royalty-free music - orchestral epic emotional]. 00:00: Introduction01:20: Of Hatuey02:56: Spanish contact06:05: Hatuey's War & Death #Hatuey #defiance #Taíno #Spanishconquest #resistance #Cuba #conquistadors #NewWorld #freedomfighter #indigenoushistory #colonialhistory See show notes: https://inlet.fm/history-profiles/episodes/69e0515475c0fbf3e9052ab6 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    15 min
  8. Unveiling the Forgotten Warlords of the Viking Age

    APR 13

    Unveiling the Forgotten Warlords of the Viking Age

    Explore the fascinating stories of three Viking warlords who shaped the North's destiny: Olaf the White, the Norse ruler of Dublin; Siward the Stout, the fearsome Earl of Northumbria; and Cnut the Holy, a king turned saint. From brutal battles to tales of power, betrayal, and legacy, these figures left indelible marks on Viking history, yet their narratives often remain overshadowed. Discover the lives of these forgotten leaders and the world they influenced during the Viking Age. Music by Alexander Nakarada - CreatorChordsTrack: Celtic Music → "Grundar" by Alexander Nakarada (Royalty Free)Link Music by: Noel MalekarLink 00:00: Olaf the White21:58: Siward the Stout42:31: Canute the Holy #Vikingwarlords #OlaftheWhite #SiwardtheStout #CnuttheHoly #Vikinghistory #Norsehistory #forgottenhistory #medievalhistory #Scandinavianhistory #historicalfigures See show notes: https://inlet.fm/history-profiles/episodes/69dd2fdfa684101f5292a574 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 3m
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Greetings,  This is Ollie from History Profiles, I will be revealing the historical truths behind the lives of some of the most famous and powerful people in the historical world.  Subscribe to keep up to date with all my latest content. Check out all my content: inlet.fm/history-profiles

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    Ollie
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    313

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