History Profiles episodes
The True Story of King Edmund I: The Last Kingdom Saga
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Dive deep into the 9th-century Anglo-Saxon Kingdoms and their struggle against Viking invasions. Discover the epic tale of King Edmund I, brother of Aethelstan, and his rise to the epithet 'the Magnificent'. Learn about key battles, political shifts, and the legacy left by these storied leaders.
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Timeline
00:00:Introduction
01:54:Chapter 1 - Ancestry & Early Life
03:32:Chapter 2 - Æthelstan's Invasion of Scotland
05:38:Chapter 3 - The Battle of Brunanburh
08:12:Chapter 4 - Edmund’s Ascension
11:40:Chapter 5 - Later Life & Death