Michael McCombinFrame of ReferenceÆthelred and Æthelflæd of Mercia: Medieval England’s most important marriage?In 886, Alfred the Great, King of Wessex (871–899), is thought to have held a grand ceremony in London, receiving oaths of loyalty from his…Jan 11Jan 11
Michael McCombWhich historical figure is Tywin Lannister based on?Earl Godwin of WessexDec 30, 2021Dec 30, 2021
Michael McCombOn This Day in History: The Death of Lady Ealhswith of Wessex — wife of Alfred the Great (5th…Ealhswith was born in the middle of the ninth century. Her father, Æthelred Mucel, was a senior nobleman in Mercia and was the Ealdormen…Dec 5, 2023Dec 5, 2023
Michael McCombinFrame of ReferenceÆthelred and Æthelflæd of Mercia: Medieval England’s most important marriage?In 886, Alfred the Great, King of Wessex (871–899), is thought to have held a grand ceremony in London, receiving oaths of loyalty from his…Jan 11
Michael McCombOn This Day in History: The Death of Lady Ealhswith of Wessex — wife of Alfred the Great (5th…Ealhswith was born in the middle of the ninth century. Her father, Æthelred Mucel, was a senior nobleman in Mercia and was the Ealdormen…Dec 5, 2023
Michael McCombWas Osferth from Netflix show, The Last Kingdom a real historical figure?YesFeb 23, 2023
John WelfordKing Alfred And The CakesThis is a story that belongs to folklore but which relates to a genuine enough historical crisisFeb 17, 2023