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Event Description
Join Chris Green (The History Chap) each week as he takes you on a journey through British History from the Ice Age to the Internet.
1. Island on the Edge of the World (29th January)
The story of Britain and its early inhabitants as rising sea levels cuts it off from mainland Europe.
2. Boudica & The Romans (5th February)
The story of how Britain was invaded by the Romans and one woman’s incredible resistance.
3. The Dark Ages (12th February)
The departure of the Romans, leaves Britain open to a new series of invaders.
This is the age of King Arthur.
4. The Anglo Saxon Kingdoms (26th February)
The story of the complex patchwork of Anglo-Saxons kingdoms that form in Britain, the arrival of Christianity (again) and the rise of Offa and Mercia.
5. Alfred The Great & The Vikings (5th March)
The arrival of the Vikings puts Anglo-Saxon England in peril.
Wessex is the last kingdom standing.
It is their good fortune to have a king up to the task - Alfred.
6. The Birth of England (12th March)
Alfred’s descendents continue his work of rolling back the viking invaders and establishing one Anglo-Saxon kingdom, England
7. Birth of Scotland & Wales (19th March)
Whilst the Anglo Saxons are creating England, what was happening in Scotland and Wales?
This is the story of how Scotland also comes into being and how the Welsh end up with their only King of Wales.
8. The Viking’s Return (26th March)
Swyen Forkbeard leads a Viking revival.
His good fortune is to be up against Aethelred, known to history as “The Unready”.
But Sweyn’s success is short-lived and it is up to his son to continue his work. Enter King Cnut.
- Duration: 60 mins (weekly)
- Online Zoom event: Join from your computer, phone or tablet (a recording will be available)
Meet the Host, Chris
Chris Green (aka The History Chap) is a History graduate with a passion for telling stories from British history and make the past come to life.
His YouTube channel (The History Chap) has over 1 million views a month and he has recently launched a podcast channel by the same name.
His website is: www.thehistorychap.com
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