’tis but a scratch: fact and fiction about the Middle Ages – Episode 27

A look at King Alfred of Wessex (871-899), the only English king to be called “the Great.” In this episode, Richard gives an overview of Alfred’s reign and accomplishments and explains why the Victorians thought he was great –and why Richard does as well.

The host of ’tis but a scratch is Richard Abels, a professor emeritus of history at the United States Naval Academy, Richard is a specialist in the military and political institutions of Anglo-Saxon England. He is a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society and a Fellow of the Medieval Academy of America.

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Podbay – https://podbay.fm/p/tis-but-a-scratch-fact-and-fiction-about-the-middle-ages
Their own YouTube Channel – https://www.youtube.com/@factandfictionaboutthemidd7043

Intro and exit music are by Alexander Nakarada