Alfred the Great, Part 3: A Chat with Professor Ryan Lavelle

'tis but a scratch: fact and fiction about the Middle Ages - Episode 29
In our third and final episode of the series, Richard talks with Professor Ryan Lavelle of the University of Winchester about Alfred the Great. Dr. Lavelle is a leading expert on Anglo-Saxon and Viking warfare. He is also the historical consultant for the BBC/Netflix television series "The Last Kingdom," based on the Saxon Chronicle novels of Bernard Cornwell. In this episode, Richard again poses the question whether Alfred deserves to be called "the Great." He and Dr. Lavelle then discuss the portrayal of King Alfred in "The Last Kingdom," and why he is portrayed that way.
The host of 'tis but a scratch is Richard Abels, a professor emeritus of history at the United States Naval Academy, Richard is a specialist in the military and political institutions of Anglo-Saxon England. He is a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society and a Fellow of the Medieval Academy of America.
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Really interesting, thank you. Makes them feel so close and yet it’s hundreds of years ago. Wonder if they ever thought that their names would live forever. 🙏🙏🙏👵🇦🇺