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Greetings, This is Ollie from History Profiles, I will be revealing the historical truths behind the lives of some of the most famous and powerful people in the historical world. Subscribe to keep up to date with all my latest content. Check out all my content: inlet.fm/history-profiles
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July 30, 2026
Before England unified, it was a land of divided kingdoms. The island known as Britannia during Roman times had splintered into various tribes and realms. In the east, near the North Sea, settlers like the Angles, Saxons, and Jutes sought new land and power, leading to the rise of East Anglia. This kingdom encompassed what we now know as Norfolk and Suffolk, a territory influenced as much by its European neighbors as by the rest of Britain. The Wuffingas dynasty, claiming divine descent from Woden, rose to power here. Their first known king, Wehha, remains a shadowy figure in history, followed by Wuffa, whose legacy named the dynasty. Rædwald, the most notable king, achieved the title of Bretwalda, representing supremacy among Anglo-Saxon rulers. His possible connection to the Sutton Hoo ship burial reflects his wealth and power. Despite Christian influences, conversion was incomplete. Rædwald maintained altars to both Christian and pagan gods. In the 9th century, the wealth of England attracted Viking raids, culminating in the Great Heathen Army's arrival in 865, led by Ivar the Boneless. King Edmund of East Anglia faced this threat, and his defeat marked the end of a dynasty but transformed him into a revered saint. 00:00: Introduction03:09: The Last Anglo-Saxon King of Northumbria15:17: Guthrum25:21: Eohric37:39: Guthrum II #VikingKings #EastAnglia #Anglo-Saxon #Wuffingas #Rædwald #GreatHeathenArmy #IvartheBoneless #KingEdmund #SuttonHoo See show notes: https://inlet.fm/history-profiles/episodes/6a6b92289293e3d8d093284e Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
July 23, 2026
Before the nation of England took shape, its north was a battleground of kingdoms. Bernicia and Deira emerged through conflict, forming Northumbria—a land of warrior kings, ancient halls, sacred islands, and golden monasteries. Under leaders like Edwin, Oswald, and Oswiu, Northumbria became a powerhouse in Britain, but internal strife and external threats led to its decline. In 865, the legendary Viking Great Heathen Army, led by figures such as Halfdan Ragnarsson, invaded, toppling kingdoms and seizing York to establish a new Viking realm. Meanwhile, across the Irish Sea, the Uí Ímair dynasty of Dublin sought power over Dublin and York, linking Ireland and Northumbria in a cross-sea power struggle. In the south, Alfred the Great's descendants, including Edward the Elder and Æthelflæd, challenged the Danelaw's hold. Æthelstan eventually marched north to unite England under one crown. After his death, Viking rulers returned, and his successors, Edmund and Eadred, fought to maintain the unified kingdom. Eric Bloodaxe's reign marked the end of Viking rule in York and an era in history. This episode recounts Northumbria's journey: born from warfare, crowned in glory, conquered by Vikings, and integral to England's formation—a tale of Saxon kings, Norse leaders, and dynasties across the Irish Sea. Music by: Savfk - MusicThe Hunt by Savfk [CC-BY royalty free music - orchestral epic emotional]Link to Music 00:00:00: Introduction00:02:14: Halfdan Ragnarsson00:11:02: Guthred Hardacnutsson00:13:52: Siefredus & Cnut00:17:23: Eowils and Halfdan00:21:17: Ragnall ua Ímair00:27:25: Sitric Cáech00:33:16: Guthfrith of Ivar00:37:28: Olaf Guthfrithson00:44:08: Olaf Sigtryggsson00:51:01: Eric Bloodaxe #Vikings #Northumbria #VikingKings #NorseHistory #Anglo-SaxonEngland #MedievalHistory #York #VikingConquest #HalfdanRagnarsson #Guthred #EricBloodaxe See show notes: https://inlet.fm/history-profiles/episodes/6a6257aa1252422ac3fde441 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
July 17, 2026
Step into the legendary world of Homer’s Odyssey, a tale of courage, temptation, monsters, and the long journey home. Follow Odysseus as he battles impossible challenges and fights to return to Ithaca. Music by: Savfk - Music The Hunt by Savfk [CC-BY royalty free music - orchestral epic emotional] Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXOeFWpFlgY #TheOdyssey #OdysseyFilm #odysseus #odyssey #Homer #GreekMythology #EpicJourney #mattdemon #achilles #Homer’sOdyssey #Odysseus #Ithaca See show notes: https://inlet.fm/history-profiles/episodes/6a5a6ec8b17ea579867e48c7 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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