Rex Factor

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S1.02 Alfred the Great Aug 12, 2010

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In our second podcast we do our first review of a king, namely Alfred the Great (871-99). He impresses us with his record on defensive tactics and cultural endeavours, but we are forced to get creative to try and find some evidence of scandal from the great man. But does he have the Rex Factor?

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S1.01 Backgroundy Stuff Aug 12, 2010

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In our first ever podcast we take a brisk stroll through history with sweeping generalisations taking us from Stonehenge to the ninth century. Reviewing proper will start with Alfred the Great next time.

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Offa Aug 11, 2010

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Welcome to Rex Factor, where we review kings and Queens in History. This week, after an introduction to the podcast, we review Offa, the eighth century king of an early English kingdom called Mercia. We learn about why he was not the first king of England, links to Charlemagne and the building of the famous Offa's Dyke, plus consider whether he has the Rex Factor.

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"(00:00:00) Introduction"

"(00:03:07) Biography"

"(00:30:59) Battleyness"

"(00:41:46) Scandal"

"(00:52:08) Subjectivity"

"(01:05:39) Longevity"

"(01:06:24) Dynasty"

"(01:07:44) Rex Factor"