The First Ancient Kings of England

This Video will cover the lives of King Alfred the Great, King Edward the Elder and Æthelstan. Over 3 generations, these legendary Kings would unify the divided land of England. England was made from 4 major Kingdoms, Mercia, Wessex, Northumbria and East Anglia. During Alfred's life the Great Heathen army led the sons of Ragnar Lodbrok had overran all of these kingdoms except Wessex which alone was resisting. War and fate would lead Alfred to sit the throne. He would bring the Vikings to heel and would restore his Kingdom to greatness.
His son Edward the Elder's life was one of military expansion, further conquering lands to the north that had been taken by the vikings during the invasion of the great army. Edward would eliminate many Viking Kings that had crowned themselves Kings in the lands they had taken. He would gain overlordship over East Anglia and Mercia.
His son Æthelstan would dream of being the master of Britain, and would become the first overlord of all of England and Scotland. However, his vassals would grow wary of his overlordship and would fight him in the Battle of Brunanburh. Æthelstan won the battle, but lost control of Scotland, with the end of his territory being the border dividing Scotland and Northumbria. In just 3 generations, the line of Alfred took all of England.
Chapters:
00:00:00 Introduction - Alfred the Great
00:01:26 Chapter 1 - The Last Born Son
00:08:12 Chapter 2 - The Threat of the Great Heathen Army
00:12:07 Chapter 3 - Æthelred the Warrior King
00:16:14 Chapter 4 - Alfred Ascends to the Throne
00:18:11 Chapter 5 - The Fall of Wessex
00:22:58 Chapter 6 - The Fate of England
00:26:58 Chapter 7 - Alfred's Legacy
00:33:25 Introduction - Edward the Elder
00:33:56 Chapter 1 - Ancestry & Early Life
00:38:07 Chapter 2 - Æthelwold's Revolt
00:40:29 Chapter 3 - Ancient Kingdoms Fall
00:44:38 Introduction - Æthelstan
00:45:25 Chapter 1 - The Fight for the Throne
00:47:30 Chapter 2 - The Conquest of Northumbria
00:52:04 Chapter 3 - The Invasion of Scotland
00:54:58 Chapter 4 - The Battle of Brunanburh
01:00:40 Chapter 5 - The Kings of England
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Composer: Noonsol
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Sources:
The Anglo- SAXON CHRONICLE:
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Annals of Ireland:
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Annals of Ulster:
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[@unbearifiedbear1885]

My Dad was a history teacher, absolutely loved English history - would get genuinely teary eyed when discussing Saxon England

[@jenniferg3402]

Awww that’s so beautiful!!! My ode to him. My two history teachers in middle school really created that spark that grew into love for *history*

[@tomaste23]

Que tipazo

[@historyprofiles]

I hope you enjoyed the video! Anglo Saxon England is by far my favourite in English history! A lot of research went into the video! I hope you enjoyed it!

[@unbearifiedbear1885]

@@historyprofiles Thank you - keep up the amazing work 🙏🏻❤🍻

[@EwingAmaterasu]

Finally!!! The kings that came after Alfred!!!

[@historyprofiles]

Yes! His bloodline that United England!!

[@EwingAmaterasu]

@@historyprofiles indeed! Makes me wonder what would have happened if the House of Wessex had continued instead of the Plantagenets.

[@WhiteDawn.]

@@historyprofiles have you done a video of the kings before Alfred? If so could you post the link on this comment please!

[@historyprofiles]

@@WhiteDawn. m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4DRnqKwbKh8q7s

[@ChristopherBowly]

Brilliant documentary & superbly researched. Totally interesting & informative & well narrated. Greatly enjoyed. Very many thanks.

[@historyprofiles]

Thank you so much! Anything to shed light on Alfred and his bloodline!

[@Funeeman]

Alfred and his grandson Athelstan were legends.

[@historyprofiles]

Complete legends whose names are still celebrated

[@pauleades9037]

And don't forget Æthelflæd, Lady of the Mercians!

[@CW-rx2js]

So was Edward...you should read historical accounts more

[@historyprofiles]

@@CW-rx2js I did say Edward’s rule was more glorious than his fathers in terms of accomplishment and he is often overlooked in history

[@Funeeman]

@@CW-rx2js But not as great as his father and son.

[@eetadakimasu]

This is great and top quality! Thank you for your hard work on it, I really enjoy learning about history!❤

[@historyprofiles]

Anything to shed some light on the ancient Anglo-Saxon kings of old!

[@isabelled4871]

Absolutely magnificent 😍 Wonderful work and craftsmanship and such interesting history!

[@historyprofiles]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Sarge80]

It is so weird to me that everyone has heard of Alfred, yet his daughter Aethelflaed, who in my opinion did much more for england in her short reign in Mercia, is almost unknown nowadays.

[@lucyburr5516]

I only heard of her last week! A strong and determined woman. 👸

[@ELKE-]

Thank you for this epic video! The music you used is truly great as the history itself. Wonderful narration Ollie! My evening is much better now

[@historyprofiles]

Thank you so much Elke! It means a lot! Anything to shes some light in the Ancient bloodline of the Kings of England and their lives!

[@ELKE-]

@@historyprofiles You are very welcome! Loved the way you replied here, and this time history is truly mesmerizing! Thank you

[@shady83]

​@@historyprofileswhere are the images from it looks like Game of Thrones armour, not accurate but very cool

[@jared1870]

Spot on once again, Ollie. Thank you.

[@historyprofiles]

Thank you so much for watching Jared!

[@sallyh7282]

Another wonderfully informative video. So beautifully done, thank you.

[@historyprofiles]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@iamnoone9041]

This is the best documentary on this subject that I've heard yet.

[@historyprofiles]

Thank you so much it really means a lot! I tried to fit everything in there!

[@tjfraire6952]

Thank u so much 4 all ur hard work & research & gods bless every1.

[@historyprofiles]

Good bless! I hope you enjoyed the video!!

[@coxmosia1]

​@@historyprofiles Will there be a part 2, that speaks of Edmund and after him? Your channel showed up in my feed and I immensely enjoyed this history. I may very well subscribe to your channel. Thanks.

[@josephcollins6033]

Extraordinary to have these photos. They don't look so different from us today. But, I guess they shouldn't. Thanks so much.

[@beyondlondon8600]

Are you completely stupid?

[@historyprofiles]

You're very welcome

[@jakemac1396]

You do realize these aren’t actual photos of them right? 😂

[@josephcollins6033]

@@jakemac1396 Bahahahaha! I think I love you. Jake, thanks for getting my joke. I think I'm so funny!

[@TheBreechie]

@@josephcollins6033one day, I hope your thoughts become a reality….

[@tracysmith3076]

I absolutely loved this video so rich in history. Thank you very much.

[@historyprofiles]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@sheepdog1102]

Well done sir!

[@historyprofiles]

Thank you for watching!!!

[@earm2804]

Loving the history and the footage from The Last Kingdom

[@historyprofiles]

Hope you enjoyed the video!

[@terrylibbey611]

Did not see any footage from Last Kingdom, only the thumbnail image.

[@dawnhollified2482]

Thank you great video.

[@historyprofiles]

Glad you liked it!

[@user-nj5bd8ly1y]

Mightily interesting old bean! Great job!

[@historyprofiles]

I hope you enjoyed listening to these tales of ancient kings!

[@-RONNIE]

Thank you a lot this was a really good video 👍🏻

[@historyprofiles]

Thank you for watching!!!

[@-RONNIE]

@@historyprofiles have a good day

[@davidmorrison803]

Excellent video. Thank you!

[@historyprofiles]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lasa8]

I’ve always been very interested in Anglo-Saxon England, especially through the kingdom/royalty of Wessex! This video is perfect and very well made!!

[@ShannonStevens-gl7le]

Kudos, this was great!

[@historyprofiles]

Thank you !!!

[@Decemberwolf01]

Really great video dude !!

[@historyprofiles]

Thank you so much it means a lot! As long as you remember the names of the Anglo-Saxon kings! I am happy!

[@kimberlypatton205]

Added to my “Favorites History” playlist! 😊

[@historyprofiles]

thank you so much i hope you enjoyed!

[@lorrainecasey749]

Loved this 😁

[@historyprofiles]

Thank you!!!

[@tomcat4765]

This is a great historical piece. Not usually known other than Alfred, your in depth history of his descendants is fantastic. Alfre Alfred was my 34x Great Grandfather, as Sitryggur Olavsson II Silken Beard, was my 30x Great Grandfather, being Grandson of Alfred's Granddaughter, Aedgithu (Edith) of Wessex, who married my 32x Great Grandfather Sitryggur Ceach, King of Dublin and Jorvik. Thank you for the in depth information about my Ancestors which helps me very much. Ivor (The Boneless) was known in Ireland as Imar, King of Dublin. It is his Clann which I belong, the Ui Imaragh, or Kinsmen of Imar (Ivor). His line descended directly to Sitryggur Olavsson II (Silken Beard) King of Dublin 999-1022 and High King of Ireland 1022-1036 (Abd), who gave us our current Surname, originally "Scirloc" in Gadeolic, pronounced "Sherlock", meaning "Fine Haired", referring the the Viking name of Sitryggur, Silken Beard ". We have one of the oldest Irish names, next to Collins, Doyle and Aedh. The name of Collins, or Ui Cullean," The Holy People ", descended from the Druids, Doyle, or" Ui Doualle,", or" Dark Ones ", and Aedh, or" Hughes ", being Dal Riata. Sitryggur had a Great Granddaughter, who married Hwell Dda, King of Gwynedd.

[@historyprofiles]

Thank you! I appreciate it a lot! That’s incredible! I couldn’t think of anything better than having Alfred and ivars blood running through my veins! I also have other videos on the UI Imair if you want to check those out! I go in depth into ivars line !

[@seenile6962]

Thats was awesome bro, thank you for sharing❤

[@tomcat4765]

Hwel Dda, King of Gwynedd, had a descendant, Rhys ap Tewdwr, King of Deheubarth d1093, who's line descends to Henry Tudor, Earl of Richmond, later King Henry VII. I have traced the Tudor line back through Brutus, Duke of Cambria and Cornwall, through Apius of Alba (Rome) down to Troyus, King of Troy 1420BC. My family line from my Grandfather's Grandmother, who was a Sephardic Jew from Naples, traces directly through Anna of Aramathia and Joseph of Aramathia, back to King David of Israel. My Father had David's Blood, AB-. Our line is of the Grail line, and we have the Grail Emblem as our Coat of Arms, as Henry V of France, the Flur De Lis. The Holy Grail is not a Cup, but the knowledge of the Royal Blood of the line of King David. This continues from Yeheshua and Mary Magdelaine, his wife through their Daughter Sarah, and the Knowledge was kept by the Knights Templar, at the Priory of Sion. I have a Web page called Blood of the Rose, with reference to the Red and white Roses of the Royal Line of Lancashire and Yorkshire, and the Tudor Rose of the combined Royal Lines into the now current line. I am also a Priest. So I have the blood of King Imar, Sitryggur, Alfred, Hwell Dda, Rhys ap Tewdwr, The Tudor Kings and Queens and King David of Israel running though my veins. I always wear a ring with the Symbol of the Knight Templar, as a memorial to my Ancestors. My 8x Great Grandfather, Dr William Sherlock DD was Dean of St. Paul's Cathedral 1691-1707, and also Chaplain to King William III and Grand Master of the Temple.

[@tomcat4765]

PS, I'm Lord Ralph L Sherlock (Author)

[@sinndrella4067]

I feel like a peasant now pal 😅

[@tondakremble6660]

Awesome 👏

[@historyprofiles]

Thank you so much for watching!!!

[@JustMe-mh2pn]

Outstanding made

[@historyprofiles]

Thank you so much!!!!

[@shirlski]

Great historical times brought to life.

[@clownofthetimes6727]

The sound is fine for me.

[@Anna_Key]

1:03:23 turn-cloak! An early form of turncoat. Excellent doco, thanks.

[@TinaFivesten]

Alfred, what luck that the country had him (amazing being the fifth son). Aethelflaed was really the one "closing the deal". She should have lived for five more years... 😢

[@historyprofiles]

His story is incredible! From 5th son to king, to his grandson becoming the kind of England! But yes Aethelflaed and Edward sure did expand much of his fathers empire though the sword! I hope you enjoyed the video!!

[@coyotemojo]

Great to see this era getting some attention. So much English history starts at 1066. I loved the Last Kingdom in the first season, but hated it by the last. I thought it really did the Anglo-Saxons a disservice.

[@historyprofiles]

I know, we need to learn the history of our island before the Norman conquest; I personally love the history of the Anglo Saxon kings! Especially the line of Alfred and how they United a land! It’s sad how their their line came to and end though

[@krisvanallen]

Where did you find the images of the kings that you use in the video? They really are wonderful.

[@suzinkincaid-denton4489]

I think this piece was really well done. I really like the clips you've used. A little more energy in your voice would have made it better. But it was well done. Where'd you get your clips?

[@historyprofiles]

Thank you for the feedback! A lot of the images are ai generated also have some scenic shots from pixbay and pexels

[@chriscoates5312]

Nice

[@legendsword7]

Love the videos and ways the images bring to life so many figures of history. Can you have the AI generate more period-accurate castles??

[@historyprofiles]

Thank you so much! The ai is so tempromental! And sometimes takes so many generations for an ok looking fortification, as ai improves the more accurate buildings and people will be shown, apologies for that

[@adamfloro2335]

How u came up with soundtracks ? Amazing

[@annanardo2358]

What a tangled web we do weave.Life was so complicated in those days They all killed each other for power and control. They didn't have tight family ties, they just killed their own family members to sit on a throne...😵😵😵😵😱😱

[@historyprofiles]

Power will do that to most men, happens in nearly every culture world wide. Aethelstan was particularly savage though

[@Anna_Key]

It's scary what some people are willing to do for power. It isn't just ancient times. The current British throne is in danger right now. Long live z King Charles III

[@wmr9019]

Alfred the great, my 35th maternal GGF ❤

[@kashfiaislam9995]

King Alfred the great was born in July. 👑💍🇬🇧

[@ConfusedGrapes-sg3dh]

So GOOD..I enjoyed learning...Like to think l have SOME DNA AngloSaxon within me !! And many of us for sure, Thank You.

[@stevemellin5806]

Being a dependant of Ann boylen .This channel is fantastic

[@historyprofiles]

Thank you so much! That’s so cool! How did you find that out?

[@stevemellin5806]

@@historyprofiles my grandma always talked about her family .she was 90 so my sister did a DNA test .came back we are 3rd cousins 15 times removed. The Howard's are the great grand parents .we both have paperwork . It's fun to know .now I study those times .

[@GB-nu6ow]

​@stevemellin5806 do you get a pension or something 😊?

[@stevemellin5806]

No I don't get anything. It's fun to know this . Haven't been to england. i probably would not get anything from it .

[@oneminuszero]

I loved this documentary! Can you please tell me the incredible music you used..? When I wrote this, it was at/around the 29:02 mark, but I’ve heard it repeated throughout. A beautiful, haunting female choir… I can’t say enough positive things about this documentary! Great work!

[@Ms.Teacher]

I new most of this story to the story of Vikings

[@amarojas9828]

The Last Kingdom❤

[@iJayxo]

Can you tell me what show or movie are the screenshots from? Thank you

[@mlc4574]

Really enjoyed this documentary! Can i ask if the photos were AI or from a movie?

[@cindimams4394]

Destiny is all ❤

[@richardwhiteley1688]

Are the photos shown during this video been enhanced? Surely they didn't have colour photography in thiose days.

[@joykendrick6156]

My grandpa's name was Charles Alfred Ragsdale.

[@philipcallicoat3147]

They're never gonna understand the simple yet, profound truth... "Life is fleeting"...☠️ Only God is eternal.... He exists and keeps order in the universe.... No one can hide the truth from The Lord!!!

[@outlaw4a]

I'd like to know where the images are from?

[@historyprofiles]

there are generated by ai

[@shellstars]

The Last Kingdom! Yes.

[@DreadShadow117]

I'm 90% sure most if not all of the stills in this are AI generated still a great and informative video regardless

[@historyprofiles]

They are, unfortunately there no surviving images, paintings, or drawings of many viking and Saxon kings from that time

[@DeRhamme]

Ælfred is my 32nd great grandfather

[@michaelbatarick9617]

What about King Dudley the Diddler, from glastonbury

[@GregoryShtevensh]

My Ancestors

[@smukkejyde]

This is a very interesting topic, and I was really looking forward to the video. But I simply had to give up listening. Because to me the reading was very "flat". For a while I was sure it was an AI reading. Almost no pauses, little intonation, no feelings. My attention just kept drifting off. This is said with the deepest respect for the work, that has obviously been put into it. I just think there is room for a little improvement.

[@historyprofiles]

It’s not ai reading it, it’s myself, you can tell it’s not AI due to mouth noises and some breathing noises. I hope you enjoyed the content but I understand my voice is not everyone’s cup of tea

[@lucyburr5516]

I like your narration voice very much. It is deep, soothing and has that aristocratic British accent.

[@terrylibbey611]

I enjoyed this video however....

[@clf8668]

Does anybody know about the chieftains in England that had their own territories before the ancient kings and before the Romans came

[@SimpleCodyAcc]

ancestors were from kent origin- ussery or usary

[@historyprofiles]

Indeed! The ancestors of Alfred’s grandfather Ecgberht were the kings of Kent! Alfred’s own father Aethelwulf ruled as king of Kent before he ascended to the throne of Wessex after his fathers death!!

[@Hainero2001]

Less than 200 years after Alfred's victory over the Danes, England would be conquered, the English way of life destroyed, and the English language changed forever by the Normans (viking descendants). William I (The Conqueror) of England would begin his reign.

[@historyprofiles]

Very true and sad

[@geoffw8565]

Alfred was born in Wantage not Wanting ! Can you not get that right ?

[@nole8923]

An argument can be made that the first king of England was actually the first king of Wessex since that was the only Anglo Saxon kingdom that survived the Nordic invasions.

[@concken1]

What about pre-Alfred?

[@historyprofiles]

I have a video on his grandfather Ecgbert and his father Aethelwulf! Be sure to check them out !

[@concken1]

I'm thinking more of earlier, such as 400 AD,@@historyprofiles

[@qua4836]

Dang ! Who was King James the 1st of England ?

[@wandabanks6756]

Son of Mary Queen of scots

[@gnasher688]

@qua4836 - he was also James VI of Scotland

[@annanardo2358]

That was just too much. Too much drama. All this history needs is an army of Orcs thrown in .🙄🙄 glad those days are long gone.....🙄🙄😣😣

[@bottomofthebarrelguardian]

AI having trouble with eyes still I see lol

[@robert-surcouf]

A bit dishonest th have Alfred and Edward as king of england. They were kings of anglo-saxons (that means only those under their rule and not the danes rule). Athelstan was the first king of england as king of english started in 927 and because he ruled all england, not Wessex like his grandfather and Edward had not Northumbria.

[@historyprofiles]

I put them in the video as they began the expansion of England, with aethelstan finally finishing it, I get your point though

[@darstow1]

The monotone narration and music are really off putting. Shame because I would have liked to listened for more than 3 minutes. Couldn't bare it anymore than that.

[@Anna_Key]

The voice is excellent and very clear even when sped up to 1.5x that might help you.

[@WhitebeltDG]

They were right Uthred would not be written about nor remembered 😂

[@GraemeCampbellMusic]

Uhtred is well documented but he lived a couple of hundred years later

[@reaver5]

Copyrighted pictures from tv

[@historyprofiles]

Which ones

[@mihaiserban5746]

can't you see these are AI generated?

[@J.R.Penrice]

Strathclyde was not Pictish, It was a Brittonic Kingdom called Ystrad Clud, later invaded by the Gaelic speaking Scotti of Ireland and thus renamed Strathclyde, this is the origin of the Scots.

[@Rougeification]

I feel like that title is just... *so* misleading. Y'know, like... medieval kings weren't ancient.

[@kamojet]

Sorry dude. This comment might feel kinda trollish but I'm not in the business of kissin @sses. I can see that you've done tons of work on this vid and I give you props for that. I couldn't come close to what you have done here. This is the opinion of an unskilled viewer. I had to stop at 26:00 mins cuz I couldn't take it anymore. You've "droned on" thru some of the most significant historical moments of the British Isles. Alfred changing his socks seems to have the same significance as defeating some of the most notorious Viking warriors to have ever existed! If numbers stations were still a thing you would be the top prospect! I'm sorry for being an @ss because I can see you've worked hard... but it's true.

[@historyprofiles]

Thank you for watching! I understand your point I hope you enjoyed other elements of the video, there was so much to cover and I tried to cover all major battles as well as I could! Thank you for the feedback

[@kimberlyperrotis8962]

I don’t think showing a background of Norman architecture is a great idea for a video on the Late Saxon period.

[@rosaliegolding5549]

The narrator sounds English 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 BUT EI the pronunciation of place names Berkshire , Mulberry the English would never say it like this or maybe he’s using olde English??

[@gullwingstorm857]

Too many ads

[@historyprofiles]

Noted, I am sorry for that. How many ads would you expect to see out if a video this length to improve the channel? Anyway I hope you enjoyed the content!

[@jabronisauce6833]

Alfred was not a king of England he was a king of Wessex! Bit of a difference there.

[@historyprofiles]

I include him in the video as he was the pioneer and was king of the Anglo Saxons, without his blueprint Edward would not have expanded the kingdom and aethelstan wouldn’t have conquered with such ease

[@annanardo2358]

Those damn trouble making Vikings . Heathens 😡😡😠😠😈👿😈😠😡

[@Tom_Wolf_]

Brutus and the line of his descendants including both Arthur's were the first kings before the Anlgo Saxons - Brutus came in 500BC and before that, Albine in 1500BC. This is suppressed history to legitimize kings/current power structure during the 1700s to present. Most history is hidden/untrue.

[@ezzovonachalm9815]

@Tom Wolf was Albine 1500 AD a Ligurian ? Ligurians, a preindoeuropean ethnia that survived the last würmian glaciation (15.000 8000 AD), have repopulated nordeast Europe, and are cited having settled in the British isles. From those Ligurians comes the word Albion .Alba appears frequently in the chronicles and in toponyms. Alba Longa, near Rome, was founded ~ 1050 AD. The same Ligurians were intrepid navigators and have discovered amber on the shores of the Baltic. They were the firsth to elaborate it to make jewels ( Liguria denotes jewels out of amber )they commerced with the Minoans, the Myceneans,Mesopotamia, Egypt, the Cyclades.This monopol of amber has originated the " general name of their whole nation" (Plutrach, Vita Gaii Marii)

[@dot2562]

dot

[@andyharding8630]

Not ancient!

[@PetroicaRodinogaster264]

It is clear that all the comments on top here are from friends of the narrator as they praise him when in fact it is one of the worse narrations I have ever heard. No attempt at use of punctuation is used, not even a slight pause at full stops etc. Just rolling on and on in an awful monotone which when deviated from, is done by emphasising the wrong words. Hopeless.

[@Caambrinus]

Nah. They're not ancient, they're mediaeval - get it right.

[@crym77]

Whats up with the stupid music. Sheesh.

[@vicmorrison8128]

Then the vikings were henpecked to death by the english women. The End.😂

[@adrianjones8060]

England is not ‘ancient’ …It never was, and it never will be.Anything that starts a thousand years after Christ does not deserve that title.

[@GB-nu6ow]

that touched a nerve - 😂

[@amandajones1321]

The land of Whats called England now, was around as long as most land in the world

[@Si_Mondo]

Anything older than a thousand years is ancient..... What a moronic statement.

[@MrOx85]

For a channel claiming to know history you don't seem to understand the word ancient, this is end if dark ages start of medievil era.Not ancient friends.