History Profiles episodes
The True Story of Ealhswith: The Last Kingdom's Mystery Woman

The True Story of Ealhswith: The Last Kingdom's Mystery Woman

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