The Story of Alfred the Great | The Saviour of England

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  • @MixedRaceAndProud1690
    @MixedRaceAndProud1690 Рік тому +89

    These are the history lessons that should be taught in schools today .. remembering Anglo Saxon heritage & culture along with the 1st steps to England becoming a unified nation .. great video thank you 🙏

    • @historyprofiles
      @historyprofiles  Рік тому +15

      Thank you so much! It is very important to learn about all of this as England could so easily have become Daneland is Alfred did not re-emerge from his exile in the marshes and rally his men to fight

    • @healdiseasenow
      @healdiseasenow Рік тому

      The government's trying to eliminate learning in school, now they give children por~o books 🤢🤢🤮 and the government puts you in jail if you go to the school board and complain as a terrorist!

    • @MixedRaceAndProud1690
      @MixedRaceAndProud1690 Рік тому +3

      @@historyprofiles - you are more than welcome my friend .. it is all your subs that thank you for all your hard work in keeping important & the true history of these lands for everyone to see & learn 🙏 🇬🇧 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

    • @charlesbritt842
      @charlesbritt842 11 місяців тому +9

      There’s a new group moving in to England and they will see to it that the English do not get to know about their greatness. You’re seeing it now.

    • @MixedRaceAndProud1690
      @MixedRaceAndProud1690 11 місяців тому +5

      @@charlesbritt842- it is with great sadness that I agree with you

  • @joshuajohnson9170
    @joshuajohnson9170 Рік тому +14

    The last kingdom is An amazing show & I tell everyone to watch!!!

    • @historyprofiles
      @historyprofiles  Рік тому +4

      One of the best shows I have ever seen! Thank you so much for watching!

  • @southernlady5085
    @southernlady5085 11 місяців тому +21

    Just recently discovered how much I LOVE this time period. I've been reading and reading about Alfred and the late Dark Ages (...which were anything but dark, plagues and Vikings, aside. Alfred brought great learning to England and stressed the need of education. He also was devoutly Christian and supported scriptoriums that were known to copy the Bible and other texts. He loved the arts and supported those who worked as craftsmen.) Sadly, the many don't know about the illness that was the cause of his death. Recent scholarship has confirmed it was either Crohn's or ulcerative colitis (more likely the first). He had inflammatory bowel problems throughout his life, which makes his accomplishments all the more amazing, as well as his command of battle strategy and his strength as a warrior. He was no wimp. He fought alongside his men. At times, he became extremely ill and would run fevers during his IBD flares. He struggled with maintaining proper nutrition. He is a declared Saint of the Roman Catholic Church is recognized in the Anglican/ Episcopal Churches as well as Lutheran. His feast day is Oct. 26th. The "Anglo-Saxon Chronicles" is now available in English and is considered on of the earliest histories of England (along with the Venerable Bede). The "AS Chronicles" is a book full of cultural insights of the time! If you are interested in the time period, be sure to read the Chronicles!
    Superb documentary!!! The artwork was stellar. Well done, you!

  • @coltwest6858
    @coltwest6858 Рік тому +31

    Despite all his victories, Alfred was the Great for a different reason. At a time when kings gifted others with wealth, Alfred gifted his nobles and allies with books. He valued knowledge over wealth.
    That's why he is the only English monarch called the Great. Canute wasn't English but Danish.

    • @southernlady5085
      @southernlady5085 11 місяців тому +3

      True. He did more than any King of the time period to stabilize the Kingdoms. Truly a GREAT person.

    • @ohmightywez
      @ohmightywez 11 місяців тому +3

      I do love the story of Canute as well. I was raised with the telling from the perspective that Canute was deeply humble and pius. It troubled him greatly that his people put him on a pedestal and were close to revering him.
      So.he led his court to the shores of the sea, where he had his throne carried to the line of the tide. There he stood, raised his arms, and loudly commanded.the sea to stop ebbing and flowing. Of course it did no such thing, and Can it's turned and reminded his nobles that, while he was a king there was much that only God in His wisdom and Providence had in His sole control.
      Great story. The other version I heard much later in life a version that Canute was vain and power hungry and humiliated himself by trying to command the sea.
      I like my earlier and more familiar story better.

    • @southernlady5085
      @southernlady5085 11 місяців тому +2

      @@ohmightywez Yes, I find it a pity that both Canute and (St) Olaf are portrayed in such a one dimensional way in “Vikings Valhalla.” It’s not the actors’ faults, rather it’s the scriptwriting. Today it seems a lack of imagination as well as a lack complex character development has become the norm in writing. I appreciated the more complex characters of “Vikings,” although it left a lot to be desired in terms of historical accuracy. But at least that show made the Vikings much more like humans beings with their own loves, fears, family life, etc.,rather than killing machines. Although the last episode’s (season 2) political maneuvering of “Vikings Valhalla” was fascinating and had many twists and turns, Canute was not much more than a deceitful, power-hungry Viking with a sword in his hand and furs on his shoulders.

  • @Mma-basement-215
    @Mma-basement-215 Рік тому +40

    This is so inspiring Alfred was a true legend and warrior king on the Brink of losses everything still found a way to overcome when every other Kingdom fell on the island wow unreal...what an epic comeback
    He truly deserve his name Alfred the great its probably the greatest come back win in history considering the rest of the island fell and he was in the marshes down to his last

    • @historyprofiles
      @historyprofiles  Рік тому +6

      I know the comeback was absolutely insane! The whole of England had fallen and he was alone resisting in the marshes. His 4 older brothers had died, leaving the Kingdom on his shoulders. Thank you so much for watching I hope you enjoyed the video.

  • @rachelwilson86
    @rachelwilson86 Рік тому +18

    I have become obsessed with the English history ever since I saw The Last Kingdom which is the most accurate about King Alfred the Great, but the Danes attacked Winchester in the show (not Chippingenham) causing Alfred to go to the Somerset Marshes. It's a great show plus its sequel movie Seven Kings Must Die!!! I love to watch shows about all the Monarchs of every country. I love & enjoy watching & sharing your videos, thank you so much!! The illness that Alfred had was Crohn's Disease from what I've read from researchers.

    • @historyprofiles
      @historyprofiles  Рік тому +4

      Thank you so much! It means a lot! I actually think The Last Kingdom is one of the best TV shows ever! Thank you so much for watching!

    • @rachelwilson86
      @rachelwilson86 Рік тому +1

      @@historyprofiles Yes, TLK & it's sequel movie Seven Kings Must Die are the best I've ever seen plus I love Uhtred lol !! You're welcome

  • @Andrea-pm3dy
    @Andrea-pm3dy Рік тому +10

    Life was so hard to live back then! But our ancestors made it because we're sitting here today. We live in the best and the easiest time yet so far.

    • @historyprofiles
      @historyprofiles  Рік тому +1

      Thank you so much for watching! And yes life is so easy now, it's good to look back

    • @haizee2330
      @haizee2330 11 місяців тому +1

      The only people I really hear complaining about modern life are those that have not read or watched anything about the past.

    • @Andrea-pm3dy
      @Andrea-pm3dy 9 місяців тому

      @@haizee2330
      Yeah

  • @bonbonvegabon
    @bonbonvegabon 11 місяців тому +3

    Ive had this video saved for weeks but I didnt want to watch it until I finished watching The Last Kingdom.

  • @pushingprofound2064
    @pushingprofound2064 11 місяців тому +12

    I found this video after I listened to the 'Alfred the great' episode on Hacks From the Past podcast. I could not believe that I had not heard this story before. What an amazing story! This video is very well done and narration is top-notch.

  • @rachelt7911
    @rachelt7911 7 місяців тому +3

    Found this after watching The Last kingdoms, which awoke a fascination in me to find out more about this period in history. Great documentary, thank you.

    • @historyprofiles
      @historyprofiles  7 місяців тому

      I really hope you enjoyed the video! And thank you Rachel! More great content on the way!

  • @atwork90210
    @atwork90210 Рік тому +3

    great way to start work this morning

  • @Bobby__B
    @Bobby__B Рік тому +19

    You know you're a GOAT when Winston Churchill says you're the greatest Brit whoever lived.

  • @heartsgoing
    @heartsgoing Рік тому +20

    I love all of Viking history, and I’m always interested in learning more. I love the history of Alfred the Great. Thank you for the video

  • @brianhawk1854
    @brianhawk1854 9 місяців тому +2

    Praise God for every good thing

  • @Agapy8888
    @Agapy8888 Рік тому +4

    Always great to get HP notification. Interesting info and knowledge. Thanks Ollie.
    Amazing.

  • @ironandzinc
    @ironandzinc 7 місяців тому +1

    Such a great documentary. It's a breath of fresh air to have a good, well-read, and highly developed history documentary.

  • @rodjohnon4950
    @rodjohnon4950 5 місяців тому +1

    We need to teach this again. And allow our people to become inspired. Instead of bowing to the others.

  • @medievaldigger
    @medievaldigger 11 місяців тому +2

    The artwork and illustrations are top notch! Love these stories. Always have. Thank you for sharing them with the world again!

  • @carrioncrow7687
    @carrioncrow7687 Рік тому +15

    Alfred the Great was definitely one of the greatest kings of Medieval England. Also, I appreciate that piece of information about Ecgberht's Stone. I've been wondering about where that name came from

    • @historyprofiles
      @historyprofiles  Рік тому

      Thank you so much for watching! I hope you enjoyed the video!

  • @Cook-hb2nf
    @Cook-hb2nf Рік тому +11

    I suspect Alfred the Great had Crohn's disease. Without the proper diagnosis and diet the disease will ravage ones body. I really enjoyed watching the video as I do every History Profiles video! Thank you for posting, Ollie!

    • @historyprofiles
      @historyprofiles  Рік тому +5

      I have read about that! Living in constant pain and the fact that he was a warrior makes him that much greater! Thank you so much for watching!

    • @southernlady5085
      @southernlady5085 11 місяців тому +3

      See my note. I suffer from IBD and I can testify that flares are debilitating without treatment, and can even kill. (Mine comes from Ankylosing Spondylitis, a systemic inflammatory disorder.) Most don't understand Crohn's and UC. ( Same sort of inflammatory process but in different parts of the intestines. Crohn's is in the small intestine.) During flares often persons aren't able to absorb nutrients from foods and there is unending diarrhea. Severe dehydration is possible. IBD, at its very worst, can definitely kill. Last bout, I was hospitalized for ten days and pumped full of steriods to try to reduce the inflammation. Sometimes, it can mean removal of part of the bowel. Nasty diseases, both UC and Crohn's. I am amazed, due to these things, that Alfred accomplished so much in life. Makes him all the more admirable knowing personally what he endured! And yes, it can be extraordinarily painful. I can't imagine him fighting for his life against Vikings with this disorder. Yet, I'm sure he did.

  • @ernestTbass23
    @ernestTbass23 Рік тому +5

    Good morning. I wanted to thank you for putting this history out there. I am from the US of course my roots are over there my grandfather was from Ireland and came over on a boat and early 1900s. I'm fascinated because it is not taught in every day mainstream places. Blessings to you and yours

  • @helencourtnell5621
    @helencourtnell5621 11 місяців тому +3

    An excellent video - clearly narrated and well researched. Well done for such an informative and in-depth video.

  • @jared1870
    @jared1870 Рік тому +4

    A great video about a great man and one of my heros. An awesome way to start my day. Thank you once again!

    • @historyprofiles
      @historyprofiles  Рік тому

      Thank you for watching Jared! I hope you enjoyed the video!

  • @thomaszaccone3960
    @thomaszaccone3960 Рік тому +3

    Love this guy!

  • @LucienSabre
    @LucienSabre Рік тому +7

    I love these videos. 💖💖 I never got to learn about pre-norman England, Scotland, Wales, etc. in school and have never found good-enough material about it no matter how much I’ve searched. So thank you for this. 💞💞
    Now though I’m greedy and would like a lengthy video on Aethelred the Warrior King. 🥰

    • @historyprofiles
      @historyprofiles  Рік тому +2

      Thank you so much for watching! I agree, I should have learned about this in school, but they didn't really teach anything interesting to me in my opinion. I would love to make a video on Aethelred!

  • @markchristman1076
    @markchristman1076 8 місяців тому +2

    So beautifully done. How could one man overcome so great odds! The music is incredible who produced it?

  • @luminyam6145
    @luminyam6145 11 місяців тому +1

    That was great, thank you.

  • @noreenclark2568
    @noreenclark2568 11 місяців тому +2

    Those were the days when men were warrior's and fought for their rights against the enemy whoever they were and they are long gone into the mists of time

  • @EndingSimple
    @EndingSimple 11 місяців тому +4

    Alfred being the last of his brothers reminds me of King David of Israel. The last of his brothers also.

  • @michaelciarla3836
    @michaelciarla3836 Рік тому +3

    I love this channel ❤

  • @Lilita971
    @Lilita971 9 місяців тому +2

    Alfred certainly achieved a lot

    • @historyprofiles
      @historyprofiles  9 місяців тому

      He did indeed, youngest son out of 5 brothers who became king 👑 the comeback from the marshlands as well really was epic and unexpected l, especially at the time

  • @djm24able
    @djm24able Рік тому +3

    Can’t wait for this! Thank you!

    • @historyprofiles
      @historyprofiles  Рік тому +1

      Thank you so much for watching! It means a lot!

    • @djm24able
      @djm24able Рік тому

      @@historyprofiles dude I loved it. You are incredible and if your the one narrating WOW.

  • @calebvangelder1101
    @calebvangelder1101 9 місяців тому +1

    Really impressive how good AI is these days. Love you pulling this stuff together so that I can enjoy it and learn about this stuff.

  • @melissavancleave8686
    @melissavancleave8686 Рік тому +3

    I so enjoy your videos, been subs for 2-3 months now. Your attention to detail is refreshing and your research is spot on. I know we'll never know exactly what these people looked like, but i enjoy your pictures. Thank you for your hard work.

    • @historyprofiles
      @historyprofiles  Рік тому +1

      Thank you so much for watching! I try to get as much information and detail about their lives as possible I hope you enjoyed the video! Thank you for subbing and I hope your enjoying the content!

  • @phuckerpower
    @phuckerpower 11 місяців тому +4

    He was neatly portrayed in "Assassin's Creed Valhalla". The side story involving him was a cool side arc.

    • @bonbonvegabon
      @bonbonvegabon 11 місяців тому +1

      His story is in The Last Kingdom too, its so good.

    • @Virgil191
      @Virgil191 11 місяців тому

      i didn’t like how they portrayed him as hiding behind people when he was more than capable of throwing hands

  • @ELKE-
    @ELKE- Рік тому +6

    Oh! I always want to know more about Alfred the Great, and you showed details that i didn't know. Beautiful work H. Profiles as you always do! Thank you, and sorry i'm late. Ps: You got the most wonderful choices of background sounds

    • @ELKE-
      @ELKE- Рік тому +2

      I had heavy thunderstorms here, couldn't use the internet, plus a bit of a problem with my left sight. I am listening to the ads also, always! Thank you Ollie

    • @PatrickPersson-v9o
      @PatrickPersson-v9o Рік тому

      Valhalla!

    • @historyprofiles
      @historyprofiles  Рік тому +1

      Thank you for watching Elke! Your continued support means a lot!

    • @ELKE-
      @ELKE- Рік тому +1

      @@historyprofiles
      No problem! I thank you!

  • @jimwolf8121
    @jimwolf8121 2 місяці тому

    Enjoyed it.Thanks.

  • @alexbraswell2955
    @alexbraswell2955 4 місяці тому +1

    GOAT YT CHANNEL

  • @Muriel-r4f
    @Muriel-r4f 11 місяців тому

    Let us be grateful to people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.

  • @nobody620-94x
    @nobody620-94x Рік тому

    All of these videos are absolutely beautiful.

  • @kevinnorwood8782
    @kevinnorwood8782 Рік тому +3

    Was wondering when you were going to finally get to King Alfred, and you didn't disappoint.

  • @rosecityremodel2015
    @rosecityremodel2015 3 місяці тому

    Great video!

  • @truthfulgaming996
    @truthfulgaming996 10 місяців тому

    This is a truly masterfully made video and I love history.

  • @DavidTheConkerer
    @DavidTheConkerer Рік тому +1

    Absolutely splendid video sir!

  • @lighthouseactingstudio9087
    @lighthouseactingstudio9087 9 місяців тому

    Thank you for a great video !!

  • @-RONNIE
    @-RONNIE Рік тому +2

    Thank you for the video I'm sure a lot of people don't know a lot of information on his life

    • @historyprofiles
      @historyprofiles  Рік тому +1

      Thank you so much for watching!

    • @-RONNIE
      @-RONNIE Рік тому

      @@historyprofiles have a good week

  • @sheepdog1102
    @sheepdog1102 11 місяців тому

    Excellent video 😊

  • @rolfrobertson6404
    @rolfrobertson6404 Рік тому +2

    I wonder, could this be the inspiration for the story of author ? I have a fascination with the writings about king Author. If only it were true. We could use a return of a great king, a sword, and a man called Merlin. Outstanding episode as always.

    • @gregorytaylor339
      @gregorytaylor339 Рік тому

      I'm going to guess you have made a spelling mistake. Do mean you King Arthur?

    • @historyprofiles
      @historyprofiles  Рік тому +1

      hey Rolf, I don't believe so, I think King Arthur was around just after or before the Roman conquest of England. I can't remember what warrior tribe he belonged to, he could have been a Britain or from Strathclyde. However, I am not sure.

    • @astralclub5964
      @astralclub5964 11 місяців тому

      There’s an old English prophecy that when Europe is on the verge of annihilation, King Arthur will return to save civilization!

  • @timspencer4324
    @timspencer4324 11 місяців тому

    Can they be sued for saying video comes after this ad and then another ad plays? Fuck this world.

  • @zahnarzt227
    @zahnarzt227 Рік тому +2

    Very good, factual commentary. Shame about the video. At this time there was no plate armour, no stone built castles, shields were wooden not metal, helmet designs wrong - both viking and saxon. Pages from books were good.

  • @ndie8075
    @ndie8075 Рік тому +3

    Well Alfred was a west Saxon and not a celt....so his appearance....was Saxon...more nordic....

  • @merrick8484
    @merrick8484 3 місяці тому

    l9ve all ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @michaelmcnally2331
    @michaelmcnally2331 11 місяців тому

    How was a man that lived before England was even formed be its saviour. At least in the documentary itself refer to him saving Wessex.
    England was not formed until the time of Alfred’s grandson in 927 with Alfred dying in 899.
    As a history channel then accuracy is important.

    • @ironandzinc
      @ironandzinc 7 місяців тому +2

      It was Alfred's idea of a united Kingdom of England. It only came to fruition during the time of his grandson.. but without Alfred's initial vision and plan for a united England, it would not have existed.

  • @usererrer7493
    @usererrer7493 11 місяців тому +1

    I started to watch this but with all anachronistic graphics of late medieval armor and castles in the first few minutes I realized I can't trust this source for accuracy.

  • @antskaljurand3091
    @antskaljurand3091 Місяць тому

    A.I is getting there but still weak in areas.

  • @jamesalvarez8733
    @jamesalvarez8733 29 днів тому +1

    Reference to Alfred but it’s not so great in the anti war remonstrance during the Mexican American war:
    If our hearts, and our consciences were alive and awake, we should reject the idea with horror of making a military man the great man of the nation. Some good men have attained the title, and have been called “great”, an Alfred, a Peter, a Charlemagne; but most have been great in crime and blood; an Alexander, a Pompey, a Caesar, A Xerxes, a Herod, a Louis, a Henry, a Frederic, a Charles, a Massena, a Bonaparte . But who are they? And how do they compare with him who is actually “Great”? They were great in many things; great, perhaps, in ability, great in resolution of will, great in means of influence, and striking in their results; but little in the elements of a truly great character; little in honesty, in truth, in love, mean, selfish, crafty, cruel, and implacable. They have been willing to sacrifice any amount of human life or happiness, to secure their end, and be accounted the greatest. But how poor the honor, how blood-stained the glory! How many death-pangs it has taken to refine their thrill of pleasure, how many tears to water their garlands of victory, how much human gore to dye their purple robes of royalty ! We must teach our children and our future statesman how much greater in reality Jesus, the well-beloved of the Father, was in washing his disciples' feet, than Xerxes riding forth at the head of his army to lay waste the fairest countries with fire and sword, Jesus dying in ignominy on the cross, than Caesar making a triumphal procession into Rome with the spoils and captives of vanquished kingdoms! And teach them, to fear the all powerful god who has already drank up the blood of the worlds finest oppressors, the so called “greats” and conquerors! That if you sow the wind, you reap the whirlwind! War is for savages and barbarous nations, not gentleman and Christian nations!
    -war with Mexico reviewed, Abiel Livermore 1850 American Peace Society

  • @Heatwave9000
    @Heatwave9000 Місяць тому

    Alfred himself is descended from a foreign tribe that were not the original inhabitants of the british isles. The anglo saxons had no more of a claim to the land than the danes...

  • @mktf5582
    @mktf5582 Рік тому

    Hereward the Wake - Siward Barn - John Savage = War of the Roses - Reginald Barnes, please do these bio's.

  • @isabelled4871
    @isabelled4871 Рік тому +1

    Where did you take the extracts with the people from ? (Alfred, his brothers, etc?) A film or series? Thanks

    • @historyprofiles
      @historyprofiles  Рік тому +3

      They are AI generated images, and some also come from the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle!

    • @isabelled4871
      @isabelled4871 Рік тому

      @@historyprofiles Do you mean the series The last kingdom? Thanks
      I haven't seen it but would like to.

    • @EsmereldaWeatherwax-f1s
      @EsmereldaWeatherwax-f1s Рік тому

      AHH that explains the weird armour
      .... @@historyprofiles

  • @PatrickPersson-v9o
    @PatrickPersson-v9o Рік тому +1

    Valhalla!

  • @peterkavanagh64
    @peterkavanagh64 10 місяців тому

    A quiet vicyory

  • @Merlin.Twiggles
    @Merlin.Twiggles 4 місяці тому

    Why is so much repeated

  • @joshuanova9977
    @joshuanova9977 13 днів тому

    Anyone up for some Crusader Kings 3? 😅

  • @5ayes12
    @5ayes12 11 місяців тому

    Sad days when a nation of shopkeepers defeats the vikings

  • @peterkavanagh64
    @peterkavanagh64 10 місяців тому

    They seek trees . Plant yrees shurbs and lets rhe naturw hold

  • @Bobbythebuilder789
    @Bobbythebuilder789 11 місяців тому

    When did the Anglo-Saxon get converted ţo christianity

  • @Tony-k6z1w
    @Tony-k6z1w 11 місяців тому

    If only wed stop trying to be happy wed have a pretty good time.

  • @peterkavanagh64
    @peterkavanagh64 10 місяців тому

    Sizzirs dusters suzzirs

  • @mr.rubicon1193
    @mr.rubicon1193 Рік тому

    Alfred was not the last Wessex heir.

  • @susancaleca4796
    @susancaleca4796 11 місяців тому

    Was he a Plantagenant

  • @peterkavanagh64
    @peterkavanagh64 10 місяців тому

    The toyal estatez can wait. Hold them.by smike snd no other foids as thesed

  • @beverlyeick435
    @beverlyeick435 Рік тому

    The background music is so very annoying!

  • @peterkavanagh64
    @peterkavanagh64 10 місяців тому

    Dend all hirses yo frabce spaibs allow slk pers to ve free time by times . Jold by walking yhus wsys

  • @clownofthetimes6727
    @clownofthetimes6727 Рік тому

    I am an Angle, not a Saxon. Not my king. Lol.

  • @i_smoke_ghosts
    @i_smoke_ghosts 11 місяців тому

    would you be called ethelbald tho !

  • @aliciasciarrillo1022
    @aliciasciarrillo1022 11 місяців тому

    Alfred is hot