Name: The Scandelous & Shocking Tales of Anglo-Saxon Queens
Uploaded: 2026-06-22T15:10:42.031Z
Duration: 27 min 29 s
Channel: History Profiles

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Judith of Flanders, Queen Ælfthryth, and Æthelflæd were three powerful women whose lives shaped the politics, dynasties, and kingdoms of medieval Europe.

Judith of Flanders was a royal woman connected to some of the most important ruling families of early medieval England and the Continent. Queen Ælfthryth became one of the most influential queens of Anglo-Saxon England, remembered for her power at court and her controversial legacy. Æthelflæd, Lady of the Mercians, ruled Mercia in her own right and played a major role in defending and expanding Anglo-Saxon power against the Vikings.

In this video, we explore their stories, their influence, and how these remarkable medieval women left their mark on history.

00:00 Judith of Flanders
10:40 Æthelflæd, Lady of the Mercians
19:07 Queen Ælfthryth

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