Duration: 3'26''
Michael Wood discusses the early life of Alfred of Wessex.
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1: Alfred of Wessex | King Alfred and the Anglo Saxons
Michael Wood tells the story of King Alfred the Great and his children and grandson. Alfred fights a desperate guerril...
Alfred and London | King Alfred and the Anglo Saxons
Michael Wood discusses Alfred's biggest urban project, the 886 restoration of London.
Alfred and the Economy | King Alfred and the Anglo Saxons
Michael Wood discusses the economy and coinage under King Alfred.
Alfred Flees | King Alfred and the Anglo Saxons
Michael Wood investigates the conflict following Alfred of Wessex becoming King.
Alfred vs The Vikings | King Alfred and the Anglo Saxons
Michael Wood discusses the brutal battle between King Alfred and the Vikings and the following peace process.
Alfred's Kingdom | King Alfred and the Anglo Saxons
Michael Wood investigates life in Alfred's Kingdom.
The Battle of Ashdown | King Alfred and the Anglo Saxons
Michael Wood discusses the circumstances of the Battle of Ashdown.
The Salvation of Wessex | King Alfred and the Anglo Saxons
Michael Wood investigates the events of King Alfred's Salvation of Wessex.
The Viking Wars | King Alfred and the Anglo Saxons
Michael Wood tells the stories of the Viking War, as documented by an Anglo-Saxon manuscript.
S1E1: Beginnings | A History of Britain by Simon Schama
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Anglo-Saxon Britain | Learning Zone
One of the children is sick, and this is used as a means to explore the different approaches to medicine and medical care in Saxon times.
Episode 1 | Vikings
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2: The Lady of the Mercians | King Alfred and the Anglo Saxons
Michael Wood uncovers the story of Alfred's daughter Aethelflaed, who led armies, campaigned against the Vikin...
3: Aethelstan: The First King of England | King Alfred and the Anglo Saxons
Michael Wood tells the tale of King Alfred's grandson Aethelstan, showing how he fulfilled the fa...
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Simon Schama investigates a Neolithic home.
The Vikings | Learning Zone
Differing reasons for the Vikings coming to Britain are explored, and relationships between Anglo-Saxons and the Viking raiders discussed.
How Viking raids led to the creation of England | A History of Britain by Simon Schama
Simon Schama explains how Viking raids contributed to the creation of England.
Queen Boudicca's revenge | A History of Britain by Simon Schama
In 60AD Boudicca rose up in revolt.
An introduction to Iron Age Britain | A History of Britain by Simon Schama
Simon Schama introduces life in Iron Age Britain.
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Roman baths and culture | A History of Britain by Simon Schama
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