The British History Podcast

146 – King AEthelbald: A Whirlpool of Perdition

<p>The first half of this episode is a combination of letting you know what is happening in the Heptarchy (basically, chaos unless you’re in Mercia) and it’s also setting the stage for the second half, which… I’m not going to lie to you… is going to get a little weird. But stick with me. Support […]</p>
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