Welcome to Rex Factor, where we review kings and Queens in History. This week, after an introduction to the podcast, we review Offa, the eighth century king of an early English kingdom called Mercia. We learn about why he was not the first king of England, links to Charlemagne and the building of the famous Offa's Dyke, plus consider whether he has the Rex Factor.

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"(00:00:00) Introduction"

"(00:03:07) Biography"

"(00:30:59) Battleyness"

"(00:41:46) Scandal"

"(00:52:08) Subjectivity"

"(01:05:39) Longevity"

"(01:06:24) Dynasty"

"(01:07:44) Rex Factor"

"(01:09:05) Farewells"

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