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The Last Kingdom Timeline Explained: Uhtred, Alfred And The Making Of England

The Last Kingdom spans roughly 70 years of history, from 866 to the Battle of Brunanburh in 937. Here’s how the seasons, kings and major events fit together—and why Uhtred’s age makes almost no sense.

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How Historically Accurate Is The Last Kingdom? What The Show Changed

How historically accurate is The Last Kingdom? We separate the real history from the fiction, from Alfred and Æthelflæd to Uhtred, Bebbanburg and the Battle of Brunanburh.

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Seven Kings Must Die Review: Uhtred’s Final Choice Completes The Last Kingdom

Mary & Blake chat about The Last Kingdom: Seven Kings Must Die.

We discuss why the film doesn’t miss a beat as it relates to feeling like the show, why there is some major plot yoga in order to create an arc for Uhtred, and why Mary apparently doesn’t know this difference between facts and FAQs…

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