Anglo-Saxon England

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Anglo-Saxon England is a podcast looking at the history of Anglo-Saxon England, beginning with the end of Roman Britain and ending with the Norman Conquest. We will not only talk about the history but also the literature, culture, and historiography of the Anglo-Saxon period. This show strives to offer an accessible but scholarly rigorous overview that will appeal both to beginners and to experts.

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Recent Episodes
  • The Church in Late Anglo-Saxon England
    Apr 26, 2025 – 19:26
  • King Edgar
    Apr 5, 2025 – 10:58
  • King Eadwig
    Mar 22, 2025 – 19:45
  • King Eadred
    Mar 8, 2025 – 15:48
  • King Edmund
    Feb 22, 2025 – 19:18
  • Æthelstan and the Continent
    Feb 7, 2025 – 11:15
  • Æthelstan’s England
    Jan 25, 2025 – 16:48
  • Æthelstan: The First King of England (Part II)
    Jan 11, 2025 – 15:33
  • Æthelstan: The First King of England (Part I)
    Dec 7, 2024 – 16:57
  • Æthelflæd: Lady of the Mercians
    Nov 23, 2024 – 19:08
  • Edward the Elder
    Nov 2, 2024 – 15:54
  • The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle
    Oct 19, 2024 – 10:06
  • Alfred: the Great?
    Oct 5, 2024 – 13:53
  • The Alfredian Renaissance (Part 2)
    Sep 21, 2024 – 18:05
  • The Alfredian Renaissance (Part 1)
    Aug 31, 2024 – 11:23
  • Alfred: King of the Anglo-Saxons
    Aug 17, 2024 – 22:19
  • The Great Summer Army
    Aug 3, 2024 – 16:52
  • The Sons of Ragnar
    Jul 19, 2024 – 13:53
  • The Ravaging of Heathen Men
    Jul 6, 2024 – 16:06
  • The Beginning of the Viking Age
    Jun 22, 2024 – 10:29
  • Early Anglo-Saxon England
    Jun 8, 2024 – 13:12
  • Surrey: The Frontier Kingdom
    May 25, 2024 – 13:48
  • The Dark Ages by Everything, Everywhere Daily
    May 10, 2024 – 08:44
  • Lindsey: The Vanished Kingdom
    May 8, 2024 – 13:56
  • The Hwicce
    Apr 26, 2024 – 20:14
  • The Kingdom of Essex (Part 2)
    Apr 4, 2024 – 19:21
  • The Kingdom of Essex (Part 1)
    Mar 20, 2024 – 19:26
  • Rebuilding and Downfall
    Mar 1, 2024 – 15:56
  • Sussex and the Struggle for Wight
    Feb 10, 2024 – 11:37
  • Early Sussex
    Jan 24, 2024 – 13:55
  • Danish East Anglia
    Dec 27, 2023 – 16:27
  • St Edmund and the Fall of East Anglia
    Dec 15, 2023 – 15:26
  • Mercian East Anglia
    Nov 29, 2023 – 08:54
  • Dark Years
    Nov 16, 2023 – 13:01
  • The End of the Wuffingas
    Nov 1, 2023 – 13:50
  • Æthelhere and Æthelwold
    Oct 18, 2023 – 12:05
  • King Anna and His Children
    Oct 4, 2023 – 17:16
  • Pagan Reaction
    Sep 20, 2023 – 15:09
  • King Raedwald and Sutton Hoo
    Aug 30, 2023 – 27:04
  • The Legendary Kings of East Anglia
    Aug 16, 2023 – 19:56
  • The Earliest East Anglians
    Aug 2, 2023 – 13:21
  • Resources
    Jul 19, 2023 – 18:51
  • The End of Kent
    Jul 5, 2023 – 08:36
  • Kent Under Mercia
    Jun 21, 2023 – 14:42
  • Wihtred
    Jun 7, 2023 – 17:38
  • War, Occupation, and Liberation
    May 24, 2023 – 13:08
  • Hlothhere and Eadric
    May 10, 2023 – 14:46
  • The Kentish Royal Legend
    Apr 26, 2023 – 18:55
  • Reaction and Retrenchment
    Apr 12, 2023 – 16:04
  • King Æthelberht of Kent
    Mar 29, 2023 – 21:57
Recent Reviews
  • WD in Dallas
    Too many randomly placed ads
    Great history, however, ads break up the flow so often I have given up listening to this podcast. Plus, they are much louder than the podcast itself. Don’t wear EarPods! I give 5 stars for the content, subtract 3 stars for the ads.
  • praxis78
    Good but
    Too many ads for such a short podcast
  • EllieBeatha
    Too Many Ad Breaks
    The content is wonderful and very interesting, but the loud random, and frequent ad breaks make it too difficult to listen to.
  • Zeke463
    Good history overview
    If you enjoy learning about English history you will enjoy this podcast.
  • Anomaj
    Lovely podcast
    Covers some very interesting history. Definitely recommend.
  • kylieruin
    Not worth wading through the ads and unpredictably unavailable episodes
    Quality content when it’s there
  • Diremax
    Opened up a whole world for me!
    Thanks to Tom for this wonderful podcast. British history is complicated (especially for us Yanks!) and Tom has given me an expedient way to break down this extraordinary past. Cheers!
  • Carl Tart's Party Farts
    Great pod
    Downloading 3 or 4 at a time to listen to and stare at a wall. If Aelfric were my homie i would chop his head off.
  • Maluhfaluff
    Please offer ad-free
    This is a wonderfully researched and organized podcast. The ads however are many and awkwardly placed within the episode.
  • Digitalis76
    Getting better with each episode
    Tom’s cadence and delivery has proven to be quite exceptional and delivering find detailed accounts of various times of history during the Anglo-Saxon. Period well on certain topics he uses a wide brush, for the most part he uses a finer brush to help flesh out details
  • Scottssmith2000
    Obnoxious Ads
    I would love to listen to this if not were not for the hyper obnoxious adverts. Too bad!
  • bybuck
    very helpful
    l’m understanding early English history so much better, thank you.
  • Maude The Third
    Detailed and scholarly, but engaging
    Rigorous, granular history that’s very interesting, not tedious.
  • Janetstrahan
    Very enjoyable
    Just love this period of British history, not quite sure why I feel this way, but it’s a fascinating time to me. Very nicely presented. I’ve only listened to one episode, and look forward to many more. I appreciate the effort put into this podcast. Thank you!
  • Barbara E.
    outstanding
    easy to understand, no nonsense embellishments. i wish there were more episodes to binge listen to.
  • Burke1729
    A must for people interested in English history
    Well done. Shed’s light on this critical period. Authoritative. Presentation is simple and straightforward, but well organized and chronologically cohesive.
  • Chess fan1234
    Great history podcast
    We’re so fortunate for the proliferation of excellent podcasts of the history of the British Isles. This one is essential for anyone who wants to understand the roots of English culture during the so-called Dark Ages. Well done!!
  • hidden stream
    Fangirling
    If this time period is your jam this podcast is for you. Well written and presented with a calm cadence. As another reviewer also said; 20 min episodes are ideal
  • ra9in
    Engaging and informative
    A valuable resource as it breaks down a topic that can be daunting into clear sections. I look forward to this podcast every week and have learned so much.
  • Borealiscolor
    Very Worthwhile!
    As an American Anglophile, I have long relished both "The British History Podcast" and "The History of England Podcast." Recently, David Crowther, the brilliant host of the latter, recommended this podcast, and I am so glad he did. "Anglo-Saxon England" is clear, detailed, and enjoyable. I highly recommend it!
  • cgafag
    Just discovered this gem
    I learned about this podcast because David Crowther mentioned it on his History of England podcast. It’s really good and I recommend it highly enough!!
  • KatherineAlbano
    Love this podcast
    I am really enjoying this podcast.
  • Sameolddave
    Excellent
    This is a part of history that I have always found compelling, and very well presented here.
  • pjscott
    Beautifully presented and well researched
    I’m so glad I found this podcast! Tom speaks clearly and concisely while keeping it interesting. Nice bite-sized chunks of history. Please don’t stop!
  • HSinclairSTL
    Well-researched history & a personable host.
    I hope the host continues on this journey through Anglo-Saxon times. The episodes are always interesting, and I appreciate the warm, genuine tone of this podcast. Well done.
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