Alfred the Great: The First English King

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the life and legacy of Alfred the Great, the ninth-century King of Wessex who defended his kingdom against Viking invasions and laid the foundations for a unified England. They discuss Alfred's military reforms, including the creation of fortified burhs and the reorganization of the fyrd; his intellectual pursuits, such as translating Latin works into Old English and establishing a court school; and his legal code, which drew on earlier traditions. The episode also covers the famous legend of Alfred burning the cakes, contrasting it with historical evidence, and examines his role as a Christian king promoting learning and justice. Alfred's title 'the Great' is considered in the context of his achievements and later medieval chroniclers. #AlfredTheGreat #KingAlfred #AngloSaxonEngland #Vikings #Wessex #Burhs #OldEnglish #AngloSaxonChronicle #Asser #LifeOfKingAlfred #ChristianKing #MedievalHistory #EnglishMonarchy #VikingAge #NinthCentury #History #FexingoHistory #EuropeanHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo