Alfred and The Viking Horde

From hiding in swamps to saving Anglo-Saxon England

878 CE: Alfred the Great emerged from Athelney marshes to defeat the Great Heathen Army at Edington, saving England from Viking conquest. Discover how one king's genius transformed military defeat into the foundation of English civilization.

Discover Alfred's Triumph:• How the Great Heathen Army nearly conquered England• Why Alfred's burh system revolutionized medieval defense• What the Battle of Edington meant for English survival• How educational reforms preserved Anglo-Saxon culture• When one king's vision created unified England• What legacy earned Alfred his "Great" title

Through the eyes of warriors and scholars, witness England's birth. Alfred's innovative military tactics, educational renaissance, and strategic brilliance transformed a divided kingdom into the unified nation that would shape world history.

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Episode Duration: 43:45 minutesHost: Monte Schumacher - Medieval historian & castle restoration expert