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.