What Happened to the Bones of Alfred the Great?

[@EvelynEdwards]

For the BEST picture quality don’t forget to change your RESOLUTION SETTINGS! Head to the SETTINGS WHEEL on the right and put it at the highest resolution possible. 💚🏰

[@sixeses]

Thanks Evelyn. Henry the 8th is the author of this problem and others. I always wondered why he would allow the bones of his own ancestors to be disturbed, exposed to the elements, or destroyed. Seems to be a kind of insanity. Why not just leave his ancestors and predecessors where they were. I've always been interested in archeology, but when it comes to the remains of people they should be treated with respect and placed where they belong.

[@EvelynEdwards]

The kings that were lost surprise me. This wasn’t the only one. The next video will surprise you as well. The saints tombs that were opened and destroyed was part of him wanting to destroy pope-ishness, idolatry, and abuses of the church. But if we’re really being honest…a huge reason was for the money he got from it to fund a war.

[@stephenchappell7512]

Very unlikely to have been a descendant of Alfred and even in our own time no member of the present Royal Family offered to help identify the remains of Richard III

[@BORN-to-Run]

Yes, nowadays, I believe Henry VIII would be diagnosed as schizophrenic with special needs!

[@RADIUMGLASS]

Henry VIII is the break in the bloodline. He wasn't as closely related as one would think.

[@jocelyncarter6258]

This is the clearest I have ever heard of King Alfred's remains. Thank you so much. ❤❤❤

[@EvelynEdwards]

🥰🥰🥰 so glad it resonated with you! Thank YOU so much!

[@FrankHopkins-by1bx]

Evelyn this is my favorite video you've ever made. Just so well done. Thank you!

[@EvelynEdwards]

Ohh yay! Thank you Frank! I’m so glad you enjoyed! This was a fun journey to make this video.

[@Prfdt3]

The Tudors were Welsh, I believe.noble but not entirely royal.royalty died with Richard 3rd.

[@EvelynEdwards]

@@Prfdt3 Henry VII’s dad was welsh. His dad was a half brother to Henry VI (same mother who was a Princess of France). His Mother was from a legitimized line of John of Gaunt so also related to Henry VI.

[@commonfgss]

Thank you, another interesting history video. Not sure why Alfred's missing bones move me as much as it does. Would be amazing if one day they could find them.

[@EvelynEdwards]

Alfred is an an absolutely fascinating man…and as Kings go- he was indeed great. His story moves me too.

[@rhondatrout1360]

I love listening to you narrate, Evelyn. Your voice is soothing, and captivating. :)

[@EvelynEdwards]

Oh thank you friend! 💚💚🙏🏻

[@stephaniewoznicki2641]

I'm descended from Alfred its so sad to see all the damage Henry did to the history of Scotland and England.

[@stephenchappell7512]

From what line?

[@stevenkaskus6173]

If you are decended from Alfred than you should go in and have your DNA TAKEN and analyzed against that hip bone, if they have the DNA Familial markers then they can conclusively say that they have a match and that the hip bone is most likely his.😊

[@nestandthimble]

My grandfather told me when I was little that I was related to Alfred the Great; but who knows.

[@navy7633]

My name is Alfred, so I've always been interested in Alfred the Great. I live in the States, and my grandparents all came from Italy. However, it is said that our ancestors came to Italy from England. So, who knows where the name Alfred came into the family. I was named after my father, whose name is Alfred. Thank you, Miss Edwards, for a very fine historical lesson!

[@EvelynEdwards]

So glad you enjoyed the video! Alfred is one of my favorites! A Wonderful family name!

[@MakeupLoveer]

Firstly, your voice could place me in a peaceful slumber, so beautiful. Secondly, love the video, im such a history fan and love hearing these stories always learn a new piece of information i didn't know before. On to another of your videos next! 👏🏼

[@EvelynEdwards]

Ahhhh yay! Thank you! So so appreciated. Alfred is one of my favorites. 💚💚

[@suziq4394]

I live near Winchester. Lovely city with so much to see. Well worth a visit if your in the area...especially the Alfred statue.

[@EvelynEdwards]

Love love love Winchester!!

[@diannewheatleygiliotti8513]

Thanks!

[@EvelynEdwards]

Diane!!!! Thank you so much friend! So appreciate you! 💚🙏🏻

[@Kenzalina_]

This video is great! I noticed my picture quality allowed me to increase the picture quality to 2160p. The picture quality is absolutely brilliant. I love all of your videos!

[@EvelynEdwards]

Yes! I don’t know why it hadn’t. I always upload to 4K. This actually showed up as 4K this time! 💚🏰😁

[@Kenzalina_]

@@EvelynEdwards Glad it wasn’t just me that noticed. I was already impressed with the 1080p version. The 4K makes you feel like you are there! Thanks for giving us, such high quality content. 💗

[@EvelynEdwards]

@@Kenzalina_ 💚💚💚💚🥰

[@hildaalderton4513]

Absolutely fascinated with your videos!! Thanks for all your hard work ! 👏🏻🏰💙

[@EvelynEdwards]

Ohhh thank you so much!! So so glad you enjoy them! 💚🏰🙏🏻

[@brigidbrown6881]

Absolutely fascinated by this story!!

[@EvelynEdwards]

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[@shawnastephens1536]

Never thought Henry would destroy a place that possibly held ALFRED THE GREAT.

[@EvelynEdwards]

This is an interesting one for me. Me neither. And the next video I do will surprise you as well!

[@David-uf8ex]

Henry was all about Henry No match for the finest King Alfred

[@bazbahadur1600]

¡Gracias!

[@EvelynEdwards]

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[@alainaclemons8365]

Fascinating!!

[@EvelynEdwards]

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[@pammiie]

Thank you for the video ❤😊

[@EvelynEdwards]

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[@Rinahoidhche]

Very good storytelling. I was surprised to hear about this. When I visited WInchester Cathedral I was even more shocked to learn that during the Civil War the Parliament troops wrecked the place and scattered the bones of King Cnut, Queen Emma and others. They have got caskets containing their bones on display there now, but they're not 100% sure that the contents are as advertised.

[@EvelynEdwards]

Videos about that on the feed. Specifically of King Cnut. 💚

[@n_sye]

Henry VIII what a massive A hole. Great job putting this together and thank you for sharing.

[@EvelynEdwards]

He’s definitely not my favorite. 😉 so glad you enjoyed! Thank you!!

[@stevenkaskus6173]

Really interesting thank you

[@EvelynEdwards]

@@stevenkaskus6173 so glad you got something out of the video! It’s an amazing journey that Alfred’s body went through!

[@gerrimilner9448]

so very sad, that the man responsible for our nation has almost disappeared to history. i am from Hampshire and visit Winch several times a year

[@EvelynEdwards]

Isn’t it amazing that Henry would allow his body to be lost? That one always baffles me.

[@jonathanroyston-claire9930]

@@EvelynEdwardsI don’t think we (the English) became aware of just how important Aelfred was until the Victorian era…

[@debbralehrman5957]

Wow! At least you at some point in time they had been in the proximity. Don't give up you may find the rest some day.👍🏼🌹

[@zjmgx-games5647]

it’s amazing how we can walk the same land as alfred ruled and roamed

[@Eva-vv2ln]

What a journey. You’d think Henry wouldn’t have let Kings bones destroyed. Guess not! Good grief!

[@Ariel33317]

Wow!

[@EvelynEdwards]

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[@MarjorieStoker-oj8fh]

He was a great king

[@Daniii.S]

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[@EvelynEdwards]

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[@tobermory88]

Hopefully they will work it out one day

[@TheDonosul]

Henry VIII was a megalomaniacal ruler who recognises mythological kings such as Arthur but not factual figures such as Alfred. The least said about the Anglican Church that was Henry’s legacy in relation to honouring the history of England the better…

[@Chris.Brisson]

If they need a DNA sample to test against, Alfred the Great was my 31st great grandfather.

[@deniseroe5891]

He is my 30th GGF

[@deniseroe5891]

@@johnfisher247why is that stupid?

[@Chris.Brisson]

@@deniseroe5891 Hi, Cousin!

[@deniseroe9188]

@@Chris.Brisson Hi from Texas

[@metteode815]

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[@EvelynEdwards]

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[@melindalopez3978]

Thats so interesting. That damn henry viii had zero respect. Are there any descendants of Arthurs these days???

[@EvelynEdwards]

Do you mean Alfred?

[@melindalopez3978]

@EvelynEdwards LOL! I always do that. Yes, thats what I meant. Hahahaha

[@123canadagirl]

How sad that Henry VIII had done this. Alfred was a great king.

[@EvelynEdwards]

Had to?

[@123canadagirl]

@@EvelynEdwards it’s the past tense in that he did it. I can see that you read it wrong. I don’t think he should have done it but unfortunately he did

[@antonylawrence7266]

Captivating. What would the world be like if Henry didn’t happen ? Would monks be running our civil services ?

[@EvelynEdwards]

I still think the reformation would have happened in England. It just would have looked different. 💚

[@sandraswift3489]

Thankyou evelyn maybe by the spring. Bring in time team.can you get tony robinson to dig.or that other proffessor lady.why havent royal family financed this? He is their descendant.maybe one day.ok and like richard 2nd we will look into the face of our king.

[@EvelynEdwards]

This area has been very very very thoroughly inspected. You can google all the tests and discoveries. It’s fascinating information.

[@bernie4268]

Alfred the Great - must have been an amazing man. Would he recognise England today?

[@grace52775]

Captivating! What an interesting story! I wish they could've done a DNA on the pelvis.

[@EvelynEdwards]

You can read about the testing they have done on the googles! Very very interesting stuff!!

[@huw3851]

Well, that's progress for you! Clearly no one much cared at the various times the sites were redeveloped and repurposed - so it was and so it will always be.

[@sandraswift3489]

By facial reconstruction.

[@AshleyMartin-f3x]

Maybe he is still there

[@EvelynEdwards]

The area has been pretty combed through. I think what can be found has. But 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@commonfgss]

Thanks!

[@EvelynEdwards]

💚💚💚💚💚 Heather you are amazing! Thank you so so much