Michael Wood introduces listeners to the fascinating life of 10th-century ruler Æthelstan

By Rachel Dinning

Published: Wednesday, 15 February 2023 at 12:00 am


Anglo-Saxon king Æthelstan was the first West Saxon leader to effectively rule over all of England. And with Alfred the Great as a grandfather, he had quite the family legacy to live up to. Speaking with Rachel Dinning, historian and broadcaster Michael Wood gives us the lowdown on the 10th-century ruler.

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