The Ancient Line of The Kings of Wessex: Ecgberht, Æthelwulf, & Alfred the Great

Explore the storied legacy of the Kings of Wessex from Ecgberht to Alfred the Great. This episode delves into the rule of King Ecgberht, the rise of his son, Æthelwulf, and the era of Alfred the Great. Discover how these kings shaped English history, faced Viking threats, and left enduring legacies.
00:00:00: Introduction - King Ecgberht During Mercia's Dominion00:04:41: Chapter 1 - Ecgberht's Rise to Power00:10:11: Chapter 2 - Ecgberht's Reign00:14:55: Chapter 3 - The Threat of the Vikings00:16:50: Introduction - King Æthelwulf & The Viking Age00:18:43: Chapter 1 - Early Life00:22:33: Chapter 2 - King Æthelwulf is Crowned King00:24:21: Chapter 3 - The Vikings Invade00:26:32: Chapter 4 - Pilgrimage to Rome00:28:00: Chapter 5 - Æthelbald's Revolt00:30:02: Introduction - Alfred the Great00:31:23: Chapter 1 - The Last Born Son00:38:07: Chapter 2 - The Threat of the Great Heathen Army00:42:01: Chapter 3 - Æthelred a Warrior King00:45:57: Chapter 4 - Alfred Ascends to the Throne00:48:04: Chapter 5 - The Fall of Wessex00:52:52: Chapter 6 - The Fate of England00:56:52: Chapter 7 - Alfred's Legacy
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