Æthelflæd: Lady of the Mercians

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3 жыл бұрын

Æthelflæd (c. 870-918) is one of the most remarkable women in medieval Britain, but the fragmentary records of her career are a striking example of the erasure of women’s history. Eldest child of Alfred the Great, she governed the ancient kingdom of the Mercians for 32 years, the last eight as sole ruler. She founded cities, built fortresses and even led her troops into battle against the Danes, playing a crucial role in the creation of the kingdom of the English that emerged in the 920s under her foster son Athelstan. In this riveting illustrated talk, historian and broadcaster Professor Michael Wood explores the life, times and legacy of the Lady of the Mercians.

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@HerAeolianHarp 3 жыл бұрын

I have spent decades admiring Michael Wood. In my childhood, his zeal for the classical world showed me not just the fascination of history, but also the joy of knowledge itself.

@BigMrFirebird 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent presentation, as usual, by Michael Wood. He is to English history, what David Attenborough is, to natural history.

@ladydiva295 2 жыл бұрын

Michael Wood is the only historian I trust. So knowledgable and an excellent communicator. I remember watching him with my mum on television when I was a teenager in the 70s. He made English history fascinating.

@JohnEBoy66 Жыл бұрын

Michael Wood is simply THE greatest historian, presenter and translator of old English. His charisma, knowledge, passion and humanity shine through. He should be knighted.

@rde4017 2 жыл бұрын

Why hasn't Michael been knighted yet?

@geoffw8565 2 жыл бұрын

Michael Wood from the late 70's onwards totally accelerated my love of history and especially Anglo Saxon history. Nobody does it better !

@basilthrush3537 3 жыл бұрын

What a remarkable presentation. Absolute joy to hear Michael Wood on this subject in much more detail than his TV series of many years ago. Crazy that so people have seen this presentation on such a fascinating subject. BBC, please commission him for another series!!!

@mikeakachorlton Жыл бұрын

I'm as woke as the next person - and a long-time admirer of Aethelflaed - but the lack of documentation on her life is not really down to misogyny as Wood seems to be implying in his introduction, but to... lack of documentation from this time period! I have just watched his 'In Search Of...' programme on Offa, one of THE most celebrated kings of his period, where Wood indicates how frustrating it is that we know so little about him; and our knowledge of Alfred is greatly helped by that one main document from Assa. So Aethelflaed is just another of the most important characters of the dark ages who has had little in the way of written sources passed down to us.

@acadianr2leger 2 жыл бұрын

I could listen to professor Micheal Wood talk all day…

@madmike178 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so very much! She passed away on this day 1104 years ago, that is a short list of folks people talk about so long after they have left us. God willing I shall survive the beer I will drink for her!

@johnernst7740 2 жыл бұрын

A superb presentation about a Great woman by a master historian and communicator. Thanks for this gift BL.

@joslynaarons6885 Жыл бұрын

His voice and manner of speaking is also most enjoyable. I could listen to Mr. Wood 24 hours straight. I have for many years. He has a way of mesmerizing the listener even if subject is not appetizing. He makes all so memorable. Thank you Michael Wood

@MrTorleon Жыл бұрын

Michael Wood and I are contemporaries - and like Michael, I also became a medieval historian. I have followed his career with pleasure and enjoyment, attended a number of his lectures and bought many of his books. Few historians have Michael`s capacity for intellectual insight, imaginative skill at observing connections, understanding and vocalizing Old English and Latin text, together with presenting those findings to a general but interested audience with modesty, enthusiasm and an uncanny attention to detail.

@gwynwellliver4489 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful! So glad I found this. The digitization of records has opened up the field of historical research in a way I couldn't imagine when I was a college student in the 80's and was talked out of a history major. Thank you to Michael Wood for being a path on my road to discover the rabbit holes of history for my own enjoyment.

@borderlord Жыл бұрын

I am currently watching ,for the first time,Professor Wood's "In Search of the Dark Ages" documentary on KZfaq.. the sou d is a bit off so I'm going to buy the DVD and the book that has just been revised and updated!

@elirien4264 Жыл бұрын

I've loved Micheal Wood ever since I stumbled upon a documentary film of his on PBS.

@clairestaffieri4398 Жыл бұрын

This man tell SUCH a great story. I love listening to you Michael Wood !!!

@marcuscall8537 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you to Michael Wood’s for this amazing lecture. Making me sad for graduating university as moments like this had to be put behind me for life when I did. But KZfaq has remedied this feeling.

@pauldayus Жыл бұрын

As a Mercian myself I'm disgusted at how little I know of her. Thank you so much for this 👌🏽

@KoniB. Жыл бұрын

What an absolute treat, listening to Prof Wood. In the middle of the great state of Texas, I love continuing learning on my relatives. And to the Professor,Tahrah!