Discover what life was like in England during Alfred the Great’s struggle for survival in 878. This video explores the harsh reality of a king hiding in the marshes of Athelney, the Viking threat facing Wessex, and the daily lives of ordinary people living through a time of war. From rural settlements to the fight for the future of the kingdom, this is the story of England on the edge of collapse.

Sources:
• Alfred the Great (Wikipedia) —
• List of monarchs in Britain by length of reign (Wikipedia)
• Great Heathen Army (Wikipedia)