From Hiding in the Marshes to King of England | Sleep History

Sleep history and bedtime history take you into the world of Alfred the Great during the Viking invasion of England. Discover how Alfred survived, defeated Guthrum, and changed England forever. In 878, England was close to collapse. Viking armies had conquered kingdom after kingdom, forcing Alfred of Wessex into hiding in the marshes of Somerset. This calm history for sleep follows Alfred's journey from an unexpected fifth son to the king who stopped the Vikings, rebuilt his kingdom, and created the foundations of England. We explore the Viking Age, the Great Heathen Army, the Battle of Edington, the Danelaw, the Treaty of Wedmore, and the remarkable agreement between Alfred and Guthrum. Why is Alfred called the Great? How did he beat the Vikings? And what really happened with the famous Alfred and the cakes? Settle in, lower the lights, and let this long history bedtime story carry you gently into sleep. CHAPTERS 00:00 Opening 02:40 The Youngest Son 06:59 The Vikings Return 10:07 Three Kingdoms Fall 13:02 The Illness 16:14 Four Brothers and a Throne 19:10 Buying Peace with Silver 21:12 Broken Oaths 23:43 The Night After Christmas 25:49 The Last Anglo-Saxon Kingdom 28:40 Egbert's Stone 31:17 The Shield Wall 33:25 Alfred in Hiding 36:12 The Dead Brother 39:12 A New Border 41:26 Thirty-Three Fortresses 44:25 The King Who Went Back to School 47:34 London and a New Title 49:46 Three Hundred and Thirty Ships 52:13 Ending Disclaimer: Our content is created with the assistance of AI tools for research, scripting, narration, and visual creation. Every video is personally reviewed, edited, fact-checked, and refined using information from reliable historical sources. AI-generated visuals are artistic interpretations and may not accurately depict real people, places, or events. Our content is intended for entertainment, relaxation, and educational purposes and should not be considered a formal academic source. #sleephistory #bedtimestories #anglosaxons