EPISODE · Mar 2, 2026 · 28 MIN
England on the Brink: Alfred the Great vs. the Great Viking Army
from Viking Legacy and Lore · host T.R. Pomeroy
Send us Fan MailIn 878 AD, England nearly vanished. The Great Viking Army had conquered most of the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms, and Alfred of Wessex was defeated and driven into hiding in the Somerset marshes.From that moment of collapse came one of the greatest turnarounds in European history.In this episode of Viking Legacy and Lore, we trace Alfred’s exile at Athelney, the dramatic Battle of Edington, Guthrum’s transformation, and the birth of the Danelaw. This is not a story of simple victory. It is a story of adaptation, resilience, and the merging of Viking and Anglo-Saxon worlds that shaped the future of England.Support the showSupport the podcast & join the community: Discord - Viking Legacy & LoreTikTok | Instagram | YouTube → @VikingLegacyAndLore🧭 Follow us on social media, engage, interact, and help build this amazing Viking settlement. 🎙️ New episodes drop weekly. Subscribe so you never miss the battle drum.
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Send us Fan Mail In 878 AD, England nearly vanished. The Great Viking Army had conquered most of the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms, and Alfred of Wessex was defeated and driven into hiding in the Somerset marshes. From that moment of collapse came one of the greatest turnarounds in European history. In this episode of Viking Legacy and Lore, we trace Alfred’s exile at Athelney, the dramatic Battle of Edington, Guthrum’s transformation, and the birth of the Danelaw. This is not a story of simple victor...
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