The True Story of Æthelflæd | Lady of the Mercians | The Last Kingdom
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A lot of us know Æthelflæd from the TV show the last Kingdom. Here we see her accomplish much such as fighting against the Danes to protect Mercia from them taking it. Let it be clear that Æthelflæd the Lady of Mercia was very real and many historians describe Æthelflæd as a warrior queen who played a vital role in the campaigns against the Danes. So let’s into the life of the Warrior Lady of the Mercian’s and find out more about her real life
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Nice and concise. Thank you. Women like Aethelfaed are more remarkable than we can know. In that age, while women could be powerful, none ruled on their own. And certainly none attempted to compel their warriors to pledge loyalty to their daughter. While that loyalty proved short lived, to even attempt it meant that she was recognized as a very powerful ruler. Also she was victorious in battle and in the 10th century, if you were a battle winner, that secured people's respect. It id sad that so little is actually known of her.
Thank you so much for watching Scott! I hope you enjoyed the video, I agree, she was incredible. Described as Mercia's last warrior queen, and it is sad, if only Edward and Aethelfaed would have been as good at keeping letters and documenting things as their father Alfred we would know more!
Very interesting, loved the series.
I had been a long time 'fan' of Aethelflead since boyhood. She is in my mind the greatest Englishwoman who ever lived.
Thank you so much for watching Robert! I hope you enjoyed the video! And she definitely was !
Same as that Robert it's nice to know I'm not alone in my fascination of this awesome English woman,all the best 👍
Finally someone agrees with me! She was incredible. I don't think people appreciate the impact she had on world history. She, her father, her brother, and her nephew created England. Let that sink in for a second. The scale of what she was directly a part of blows my mind. Forget Elizabeth I. Without Aethelflaed, there may have never been an Elizabeth I. There may have never been an England. These people forged the kingdom that changed the face of the world forever. Remember their names.
@@ericbrown1101 Indeed my friend..we are kindred spirits. They were and remain this nations greatest dynasty. If i were a wealthy man i would very gladly produce a full motion picture about this blessed Lady.
@@robertanderson6786 Now there is a genuine "strong woman" who wouldn't need story embellishment, a gender swap, disparaging men to prop her up or any other woke bullshit. Why does the left refuse to celebrate genuine female heroes like this? Thank goodness The Last Kingdom kept her memory sacred by portraying her as strong, powerful, dangerous, intelligent and feminine. A role model for us all.
I loved AEthelflaed, the historical person, long before the Last Kingdom series. I stumbled on her information while learning about Edward, her brother. The more I learned, the more I loved.
The Last Kingdom got me into history. I think I would've enjoyed the series alot more if I had prior knowledge of all of this history! Love the series!
That was truly interesting. I watched The Last Kingdom, and loved the series. English history is just like reading a thrilling novel. Thank you.
Thank you so much Jennifer! I loved the series too! Also thank you for watching I hope you enjoyed the video!
Any country in europe is a thrilling novel!!
The books are WAY BETTER!!!
Dude yes it really is.
One of my favorite historical figures ever, finally given some recognition. You’re awesome, Ollie.
There's a very good young adult novel about her, as well as one about her daughter.
I agree. Hollywood seems obsessed by "strong women". Well here's one. Make the movie with Jodie Comer in the lead role.
Thank you so much Jesse! Your comment really means a lot to me! I hope you enjoyed the video!
Tom Holland wrote small book about her I’m pretty sure.
One of my fave characters from last kingdom!
Shayba Miah I don't think they could have cast a better actress than Millie Brady to play her. She does such a fantastic job.
Thank you for the makers of the Last Kingdom. I’ve watched the whole series over & over again. Loved it so much! I hope that there will be season 6.
Sadly there will not be a season 6
There will be a movie to wrap up the series called "Seven Kings Must Die". It's currently in production. ~ Anastacia in Cleveland
@@AnastaciaInCleveland 👏👏👏👏👏….hope it’s being played by the original casts! Looking forward to watching that movie. Is it in movie theaters or Netflix?
@@angelina8625 yes, same actors for same characters, its being made by same people who did the show
Loved the series too and like you would have liked to see a few more seasons. Too bad that just once we could get a series that just tells the actual story instead of "based on true events" or based on a fictional set of books.
Wow. I got emotional listening to you speak of her. To know and love a character and then to realize how impressive the real person was. Truly amazing. Amazing video!
This is a great historical and brief lesson on each characters. My famous character is Athelflaed, a great and powerful lady of Mercia. Wonderfully told by you. Great job.
Such an interesting and well put together video :)
Thank you so much BC!
I am myself a Mercian. It's an interesting "what if" to imagine how England would have unfolded if Mercia had held it's hegemon over the heptarchy. And if perhaps Aethelflaed had been born a man who had outlived Edward the Elder, and been the immediate ancestor of the English royal house. I have no doubt that London would still be the capital as it was always the most powerful and important MERCIAN city. But I wonder if the seat of nobility would have been in Tamworth??? Nevertheless I think the English people owe a debt of gratitude to Aethelflaed. A truly unique and gifted woman who defended her people.
Aethelflead is one of my favourite English leaders and dose not get enough credit today
@@MrColincrewe I think Æthelflaed was just as cunning and brilliant as her father and brother!
@@Cook-hb2nf can't argue with that I fell that after those three generations it went down hill from there
Aethelflaed definitely reminds me of Elizabeth I when she ruled...love the strongholds of powerful woman claiming victory on a narrow path to righteousness 👸🤙👏❤️💪⚔️👑thank you for your amazing videos
What I love the most about her family is that it was in their blood to become Kings and Queens of whole Anglo Saxons. Alfred started it and his children brought what he started forward and his nephew completed the job.
I am from Mercia (Staffordshire) 😎 praise Æthelflæd
Iam watching The Last Kingdom this program adds more to the show. I am really looking forward to watching it more.
The Last Kingdom is awesome! Thank you so much for watching!
your welcomed
After doing my genealogy I have found out I am a ancestors of these people and I truly appreciate you for helping me understand my family's past.
I agree with Keynes on Aethelred and Aetheflaed; Mercia was subordinate to Alfred and then Edward as sovereign. One can understand Mercian chroniclers to lionize Aethelflaed at Edward's expense because of Mercia's fealty to the House of Wessex and the loss of a separate identity. In 903, a Mercian ealdorman petitioned 'King Edward, and also Aethelred and Aethelflaed'; meaning Mercia probably carried out Wessex policy as subjects, including its defense.
Brilliant video!! This period in history really interests me. She sounds like an amazing woman & for her herself to go into battle is rare. I love all your videos ❤️
Really love your videos Ollie! Keep em coming, I was literally looking to search a video on her and thought imagine you putting a video about her and 12 hours later this video pops up! 💚
Thank you so much! And what a coincidence! Glad I made the video now :) I really hope you enjoyed it!
Ollie you don't stop to spoil us with excellent Vikings stories. Thank you so much such a joy listening to them🖐❤🖤‼
Thank you so much for watching Marina!
Worth a mention that Aethelflaed was her nephew Athelstan's foster mother.
Another amazing video Ollie thx you
There's a statue of her in Wolverhampton .
Rank's up with Lizzie 1
Another great video, you are a brilliant storyteller!
Keep them coming! Loving it.
More on the way!!
So many "true stories" are becoming popular after TLK was made. 😊
Intetesting and concise. I applaud your effort, and thank you.
All your videos kick ass. Keep them coming.
Great work a usual !
A beautiful soul* Thank you for the video great work!
Excellent video!!
Not heard this before. Very interesting. Thanks for the post.
Very well done! She is a fascinating figure in history!
Thank you so much for watching!
My thoughts are that your editing is getting really good and the production value is up a few notches, keep up the good work I appreciate your efforts.
Thank you so much! I'm really working on it and trying to improve on the production value and visuals! Thank you for noticing! And I hope you enjoyed the video!
…fascinations…Warrior Queens…FIERCE TIMES…EPIC history; THANKS for sharing…😃😃👍🏼👣
She was one tough lady! I really like her a lot. What a beautiful tale of her life. Thank you
The Last Kingdom is a fascinating story, I loved this character she was very brave and extremely wise.thanks for this post.
Greetings Ollie. Looking forward to this lady.
I enjoyed listening to the history about the Lady of Mercia .
Really Enjoyed this
Thank you so much !!
Really enjoyed the advert, the passion.
Thumbs up on the info.
Aethelflaed sounds like an amazing name. Norse culture, mythology and names always fascinate me.
Aetheflaed would be an anglo saxon name. Using that "ae" letter is kind of their calling card, Your right though its a fun language with cool names
NOT norse
If you want to spell it strictly correctly, use the letter Æ, a common letter in Old English. So the Lady's name is Æthelræd.
Oops! Sorry, the Lady's name is Æthelflæd.
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Yep.. and it was "Athel" not "Ethel"
Amazing woman and great reporting!
Thank you just finished watching the last kingdom and thoroughly ejoyed it and was disappointed when it finished
now I've just found your channel and I'll be watching your video's ❤
This was cool and interesting information.
Love this!
What an extraordinary woman. Another great video mate!
Thank you so much Anthony! New video this Thursday!
Awesome history pill..
Wow, never knew this history, thank you, i might even watch The Lost Kingdom!
Fasinating woman. An amazing woman. Bravo.
What is often forgotten is that Alfred the Great also had ancient Briton ancestry. Therefore, both his son Edward and daughter Æthelfled were Anglo/Brythonic as were the men they led who created a united England.
Thank you for these videos! I know there is some fact and a lot of fiction in The Last Kingdom. What books do you recommend for reading about these times.
Hey Ollie great video, have you heard of spartacus ? A video of him would be awesome
Thank you
Very interesting!!! Thank You!!! Take care and have fun!!! 😷😎😷
never heard of her...interesting! thanks for posting.
Aethelflaed.... have I spelt this interesting name correctly? A really interesting part of history.
Thank you Ollie. 🍎💃
Yes and thank you for watching!
Thank you for the informative video.
I believe there is a counterpart to Aethelflaed here in the United States. Very few know America's first patron of war and protector was Lady Columbia and the first anthem was a tribute to her. Like Aethelfaed she is pictured with a sword in hand. I don't believe this is a just coincidence. I remember reading an article about the designing of America's great seal. It was reported that Thomas Jefferson wanted to uses the two brothers, Hengist & Horsa on this seal. His augment was, " We are Saxons. " I think it's obvious England Aethelflaed and Lady Columbia are the same. In America's first struggles they adoption Oueen Aethelflaed and rename her Lady Columbia. She became the battle cry for this New Nation.
Interesting story, another female badass sweet and here I thought a few only existed glad these are slowly coming to light and yes I'm female and I'm not a feminist nor the other type.
What IS the 'other type' ?🤔😂😂.
Good wishes.
Sound like a feminist. LOL. There are all kinds of stories of badass women throughout history, all one has to do is look. Boudica comes to mind. That being said, hollywood has done a poor job telling their stories, if that's what you're referrencing. Would love a big production story of Boudica or the other Women rulers who rebelled against Rome, one was actually successful and kept her head and lands. Her name was Mawiyya.
@@Uhtredrag1080 Personally, I'm not a feminist I don't like their agenda. I happened to agree with you, I m from a long line of stubborn head digging the their heels in the ground people both men and women not radicals but stubborn who wouldn't take no for an answer. And thanks for the name I'll look it up.
@@cyankirkpatrick5194 Thank goodness. The last thing the world needs is another "feminist".
@@Uhtredrag1080 Amen to that
She's such a wonderful woman!
Fascinating stuff, I particularly like the shot of her hands, when she is elegantly signing a document. It's a pity she is no longer with us, as I would have liked to have asked her from where she obtained the handsome pocket watch, that is on that table!
Love it 🌀🔥 warrior queen …she came she conquered
Interesting stuff and important to fill in the many gaps in popular history. Some of the images don't match the locations or periods mentioned in the commentary though, such as scenes from the Bayeux Tapestry, which was over 100 years later.
Another interesting story
It's great to learn her true story
Very nice.
Thank you, very interesting especially as I was born in Tetenhall and lived near there in Oxley for my first 18 years. I always assumed that Wednesfield ( Woden's Field) not far from Tetenhall was where the three Viking lords were buried after the battle?
Noble Beauty and Noble Counsel.
Very interesting
Congrats on your Sponsor! Magic Spoon looks really delicious with all the flavors! Loved the story, she was a great woman. Thanks again Ollie for deliver amazing videos!
I have a request for you. Could you do a video of when the Vikings came to Scotland? Not really something you hear a lot about and your style would do it justice
I have written it down Mark! It does seem like a very interesting topic! I hope you enjoyed the video and I will begin researching your request soon!
@@historyprofiles wow no way thank you looking forward to seeing what you come up with 👌👌
That be amazing am interested in norse-gael inter marriages and tribes. I believe they ruled together for a short time in Scotland
xx
The Vikings were in Scotland for a lot longer than many think.In sea bordered lands many settled permanently.
@@col4574 Thank you Colin its so difficult to find accurate sources apart from "gut feeling".
An incredible lady, achieving so much
Am intrigued, would love to have privilege to your references and citations.
I wonder how Alfred the Great was recognize Athelfleds’ leadership skills while she grew up as a princess in those times.
Keep these videos coming. The history of Britain is very interesting. Throw in the vikings and I'm hooked.
Very interesting and what a woman, what a warrior and what a leader!
Thanks interesting
alright Ollie hope you doing well and the vid was brilliant as always she was a most remarkable women not just for her time and history as a whole she should when you learn about saxons/vikings in school be one of the main monarchs to focus on for the period in my opinion
Thank you so much Jamie! We really should have learned about the Saxons and vikings in school would have made it far more interesting! I hope you enjoyed the video!
This was interesting.
Great as always Hopefully soon, Siward Jarl/Earl of Northumbria, Hereward The Wake, Sir John Sully (Knight - 105 yrs old), Guillermo (William) Miller Latin wars of Independence.
Out of UK, the History before the Norman conquest is almost unknown.
No it isn't. We have the Anglo saxon chronicle for one thing. We know a great deal about England before the Norman conquest.
I love the story of Athelfled. I loved the actress that played her in The Last a kingdom . The tv show messed with the history a bit. Having Utred and Athelfled be lovers was very romantic!!
I learned more about cereal than about Lady Æthelflæd.
King Penda of Mercia would be good to hear about....
Glad to see such a good video about my 33rd Grand Aunt
Danes came from the same general area of the Denmark/Germany region as the Angles and Saxons 400 years earlier. So the Viking invasions were kind of like the British invading the colonial United States in the war of 1812. People of the same ancestry separated by geography several hundred years. It wouldn’t surprise me if the language’s were similar.
Jackson Crawford and another youtuber who spoke old English did a video about this topic. They could understand each other the languages being similar.
Interesting.
The Vikings changed the course of Irish history. Settlement 841. Waterford (Vadrefjord)Cutting edge DNA analysis on archaeological remains shows they derive much of their genetic ancestry from Norway. Their Eng!ish counterparts have much stronger Danish influences. There is no single genetic Viking identity. 921 founded Weisfjord (Wexford).
1812 analogy would have been better if the it had been the Anglo-Saxons invading, instead of the Danes.
This analogy is rather an oversimplification of the historical events. The ancestors of those who became Anglo-Saxons may have been in Britain as early as the 4th century as mercenaries to British Celtic warlords who needed to defend Britain's shores from pirates and raiders. In time these Germanic mercenaries became the warlords of the most fertile lands and intermarried with the native Celtic to become the Anglo-Saxons. By the time the Vikings invaded Britain, the two people were quite different in religion, language and customs. But that's just my opinion....
A united England ...interesting what came after this was set in motion ... *THX Ollie* always interesting & gets me thinking
This would make a great movie.
Great video. Nice to see the contribution of women throughout history. Couldn't have done it without them...
there needs to be a tv series about lady Mercia
Love it ☺️😘💕😊😌😂🤣
The battle in 910 was the battle of Wednesfield not Tettenhall. Check the Anglo Saxon Chronicles. It clearly states Wednesfield as the location of the battlle.
Quality so proud of our Anglo Saxon history,more please luv it,👍🏴😁
Can you do floki the boat builder pls,love listening to these
What makes you think he was a real person?
Please do the life of Edward the Elder next. Thanks!
He is next stay tuned!
Very good video and very interesting lady in her time who knew the policy and procedures of where she was living in. Shame that she died at 48 to see how far what she could do and still very remarkable lady she was.
Yea, would've loved to see what she would've accomplished if she didn't get ill.
Of course,that was a good old age in those times,with no doctors or study of medicine,except bank in the "Muslim "diaspora, they kept alive the science of the ancient Greeks etc,for a time, until the Medieval Renaisance.
Wretched youtube notifications not working. I'll probably be notified about this video tomorrow. The women of Mercia were remarkable. Maybe the water? And magicspoon is good, but I'm not resembling Ollie as I had hoped. I seem to be morphing into Rowan Atkinson.
Is Magic Spoon only provided in the UK? Would not mind it here in the states.
It is awesome that Salic law never took hold in Britannia.