EPISODE · Sep 14, 2026 · 7 MIN

Slavery in Early Britain: Anglo‑Saxon and Viking Society

from The Proper British History Podcast: Kings, Queens, Wars, Empire, Politics, Revolutions, Royalty and the Historical Great Britain · host Podily

This episode traces the evidence for chattel slavery from early Wessex through Viking raids, looking at legal codes, trade routes, and everyday roles of captives. We examine how enslaved people shaped economies, social structures, and the moral debates that would echo into later British history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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