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AI- generated audio has been added for accessibility.One of the most enduring legends about King Alfred the Great is the story of him burning cakes. In My Name Is Markham he, along with fellow disaster-magnets Peterson and Maxwell, is despatched to Anglo-Saxon England to discover the truth about Alfred and the cakes.King Alfred the Great (849–899) was the king of Wessex and ruled from 871 to 899. He is celebrated for his military victories against the Vikings, his efforts to unify Anglo-Saxon

AI generated audio has been added for accessibility.The Battle of Stamford Bridge, fought on September 25, 1066, was a significant and decisive conflict that marked the end of Viking invasions in England. This battle saw the forces of the Anglo-Saxon king, Harold Godwinson, triumph over an invading Norwegian army led by King Harald Hardrada. Though overshadowed by the Battle of Hastings, which followed just three weeks later, Stamford Bridge was crucial in shaping the events that culminated in the

An AI generated voiceover has been added for accessibility.Stonehenge, one of the most iconic and enigmatic monuments in the world, stands on the Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire, England. This prehistoric stone circle has fascinated people for centuries, inspiring numerous theories about its purpose, construction, and the people who built it. Dating back to the Neolithic and Bronze Ages, Stonehenge is a remarkable testament to the ingenuity and creativity of ancient peoples. This History Briefing

AI-generated voiceover has been added for accessibility.In Christmas Present the team from St Mary’s jump back to Colchester in AD60 and encounter Boudicca and her bloodthirsty Iceni hordes. This History Briefing explores the life of Boudicca, the Iceni tribe, and the historical context of their rebellion against Rome.Boudicca is one of the most iconic figures in British history, celebrated for her fierce resistance against the Roman occupation of Britain. As the queen of the Iceni, a Celtic tribe

In the future, Battersea Power Station is the HQ for the Time Police. Killing Time, book 5 in the Time Police series was launched there on 30th June. Before the event Jodi took the time to experience the LIFT 109 which takes you up one of the chimneys to a viewing platform at the top. This is a joyous video of that wonderful experience. Jodi Taylor Books is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Jodi

Please note: the voiceover has been added to improve accessibility and is not the voice of Jodi Taylor.I first read Pride and Prejudice when I was a teenager and loved it. Clever, funny Mr Bennett; witty Lizzie; pretty Jane; villainous Wickham; sardonic – and rich – Mr Darcy; and, of course, silly Mrs Bennett.And yet, she isn’t, is she? Silly, I mean. Clever, funny Mr Bennett has so mismanaged his estate that, on his death, his wife and any unmarried daughters will be very badly off indeed. As was

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