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 Dominion
00:04:41: Chapter 1 - Ecgberht's Rise to Power
00:10:11: Chapter 2 - Ecgberht's Reign
00:14:55: Chapter 3 - The Threat of the Vikings
00:16:50: Introduction - King Æthelwulf & The Viking Age
00:18:43: Chapter 1 - Early Life
00:22:33: Chapter 2 - King Æthelwulf is Crowned King
00:24:21: Chapter 3 - The Vikings Invade
00:26:32: Chapter 4 - Pilgrimage to Rome
00:28:00: Chapter 5 - Æthelbald's Revolt
00:30:02: Introduction - Alfred the Great
00:31:23: Chapter 1 - The Last Born Son
00:38:07: Chapter 2 - The Threat of the Great Heathen Army
00:42:01: Chapter 3 - Æthelred a Warrior King
00:45:57: Chapter 4 - Alfred Ascends to the Throne
00:48:04: Chapter 5 - The Fall of Wessex
00:52:52: Chapter 6 - The Fate of England
00:56:52: Chapter 7 - Alfred's Legacy

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