Dive into the legendary lives of England's first ancient kings: Alfred the Great, Edward the Elder, and Æthelstan. Discover how these remarkable rulers unified England's divided kingdoms of Mercia, Wessex, Northumbria, and East Anglia. Uncover the conflicts with Viking invaders led by the sons of Ragnar Lodbrok, and follow the valorous journeys of these kings as they shaped England's history over three generations. From military conquests to political triumphs, this episode provides a gripping narrative of England's path to unification.

00:00:00: Introduction - Alfred the Great
00:01:26: Chapter 1 - The Last Born Son
00:08:12: Chapter 2 - The Threat of the Great Heathen Army
00:12:07: Chapter 3 - Æthelred the Warrior King
00:16:14: Chapter 4 - Alfred Ascends to the Throne
00:18:11: Chapter 5 - The Fall of Wessex
00:22:58: Chapter 6 - The Fate of England
00:26:58: Chapter 7 - Alfred's Legacy
00:33:25: Introduction - Edward the Elder
00:33:56: Chapter 1 - Ancestry & Early Life
00:38:07: Chapter 2 - Æthelwold's Revolt
00:40:29: Chapter 3 - Ancient Kingdoms Fall
00:44:38: Introduction - Æthelstan
00:45:25: Chapter 1 - The Fight for the Throne
00:47:30: Chapter 2 - The Conquest of Northumbria
00:52:04: Chapter 3 - The Invasion of Scotland
00:54:58: Chapter 4 - The Battle of Brunanburh
01:00:40: Chapter 5 - The Kings of England

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