The British History Podcast

186 – Wessex: A story of Myth building, Opportunism, and Annexation

<p>This episode is getting a bit into the political weeds and it’s for a very important reason. We’re seeing the development of that dynastic juggernaut we all know and love, the House of Wessex, and I want you to see how and why it’s forming into what it will eventually become. Because the successes of […]</p>
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