Aethelflaed part 2: Teen Years and Education of an Anglo-Saxon Noblewoman

The video explores Alfred's establishment of fortified settlements in Wessex to defend against Viking raids. It discusses the early life and education of Ethelfled, daughter of Ethelred, highlighting the cultural and educational expectations of royal children, including literacy and oral traditions. The video also covers the virtues and skills taught to noble children and the roles and expectations of royal women in Anglo-Saxon society.

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