History Profiles episodes
The First Ancient Kings of England: Alfred the Great, Edward the Elder, and Æthelstan

The First Ancient Kings of England: Alfred the Great, Edward the Elder, and Æthelstan

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Dive into the legendary lives of England's first ancient kings: Alfred the Great, Edward the Elder, and Æthelstan. Discover how these remarkable rulers unified England's divided kingdoms of Mercia, Wessex, Northumbria, and East Anglia. Uncover the conflicts with Viking invaders led by the sons of Ragnar Lodbrok, and follow the valorous journeys of these kings as they shaped England's history over three generations. From military conquests to political triumphs, this episode provides a gripping narrative of England's path to unification.

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Timeline

00:00:Introduction - Alfred the Great

01:26:Chapter 1 - The Last Born Son

08:12:Chapter 2 - The Threat of the Great Heathen Army

12:07:Chapter 3 - Æthelred the Warrior King

16:14:Chapter 4 - Alfred Ascends to the Throne

18:11:Chapter 5 - The Fall of Wessex

22:58:Chapter 6 - The Fate of England

26:58:Chapter 7 - Alfred's Legacy

33:25:Introduction - Edward the Elder

33:56:Chapter 1 - Ancestry & Early Life

38:07:Chapter 2 - Æthelwold's Revolt

40:29:Chapter 3 - Ancient Kingdoms Fall

44:38:Introduction - Æthelstan

45:25:Chapter 1 - The Fight for the Throne

47:30:Chapter 2 - The Conquest of Northumbria

52:04:Chapter 3 - The Invasion of Scotland

54:58:Chapter 4 - The Battle of Brunanburh

01:00:40:Chapter 5 - The Kings of England