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THE LAST KINGDOM 3, Episode 7
It’s interesting to consider the women in this episode—Æthelflaed the Lady of Mercia; Brida the Danish war leader; Ælswith the wife of the Wessex king; and Skade the sorceress—because all of them act with agency. Not Edward’s betrothed, alas. She … Read More
Posted in The Last Kingdom
Tagged Aelswith, Aethelflaed, Alfred the Great, Bloodhair, Brida, Skade, Uhtred
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Vikings 4, Episode 6: WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN
In watching this episode, I was particularly struck by the way children are used to bolster conflict and to convey the theme of betrayal that runs all the way through. It begins right away with Lagertha who gives this advice … Read More
Posted in History Vikings Review
Tagged Alfred the Great, Ecbert, Medieval, Paris, Ragnar, Rollo, Sons of Ragnar, Vikings
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