History Profiles episodes
The True Story of Ealhswith: The Last Kingdom's Mystery Woman
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Discover the real-life story of Ealhswith, the wife of Alfred the Great, beyond her portrayal in 'The Last Kingdom.' Explore her life during the turbulent 9th century, her untold hardships under Viking invasions, and her mysterious legacy in English history. Learn about this enigmatic figure who, despite being consort to Alfred, was never crowned Queen.
#Ealhswith, #Alfred the Great, #The Last Kingdom, #Vikings, #Anglo-Saxon, #English history, #9th century, #Northmen, #Saxons, #Wessex, #Viking history, #Ragnar
Timeline
00:00:Introduction
01:03:Chapter 1 - Ancestry & Early Life
03:39:Chapter 2 - The conquest of the Vikings
06:41:Chapter 3 - Later Life