Oswald, The Saint-King of Northumbria

King Oswald of Northumbria is an important figure in early Anglo-Saxon history. Finding the kingdom at the brink of destruction, he fought against the odds, securing Northumbrian independence, and even dominance in the region during his reign. His strong embracement of Christianity ensured the spread of the religion to the northern Angles, and his virtuous reputation and martyr-like demise saw his recognition as a Saint following his death. Sources: Bannerman, John. Studies in the History of Dalriada. Scottish Academic Press, 1974. Bede. A History of the English Church and People. tr. Leo Sherley-Price, ed. R. E. Latham, Penguin Books, 1968. Moisl, Hermann. The Bernician Royal Dynasty and the Irish in the Seventh Century. Peritia 2, 1983. Morris, Marc. The Anglo-Saxons: A History of the Beginnings of England: 400 - 1066. Pegasus Books, 2021 Music: Song: Silverman Sound Studios - The Medieval Banquet License: Creative Commons (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...    / silvermansound   Music powered by BreakingCopyright: https://breakingcopyright.com Song: kaazoom - Along the Wayside License: Creative Commons (CC BY 3.0) Via Pixabay Song: lucafrancini - Medieval Background License: Creative Commons (CC BY 3.0) Via Pixabay