An Unofficial 'The Rest Is History' Reading List

Anonymous (Old English)

1 book referenced

Books by Anonymous (Old English)

The Battle of Maldon

Referenced in 1 episode

548. The Road to 1066: Anglo-Saxon Apocalypse (Part 1)

March 17, 2025

Context:

Described as 'one of the most famous old English poems' about the Battle of Maldon in 991, and noted as an inspiration for J.R.R. Tolkien's scene of Gandalf's stand at the Bridge of Khazad-dûm.