Scandalous women

Waldrada: The Woman Accused of Witchcraft during a Medieval Divorce Scandal

Ælfgif-who? Newsletter number 33

Apr 29, 2023 •

Dr Florence H R Scott

10:37

Ælfgifu of Northampton: The English woman remembered as a tyrannical ruler of Norway

Ælfgif-who? Newsletter number 31

Nov 4, 2022 •

Dr Florence H R Scott

8:03

Eadburh: The Truth about the 'Wicked Queen' who Poisoned her Husband

Ælfgif-who? Newsletter number 22

Jan 4, 2022 •

Dr Florence H R Scott

7:21

Æthelgifu and Ælfgifu: A Mother and Daughter Embroiled in a Medieval Sex Scandal

Ælfgif-who? Newsletter number 20

Nov 29, 2021 •

Dr Florence H R Scott

5:25

Emma, Part 2: A Queen Mother of England Twice Over (1035-52)

Ælfgif-who? Newsletter number 13

Aug 23, 2021 •

Dr Florence H R Scott

13:09

Emma, Part 1: A Queen of England Twice Over (c.980-1035)

Ælfgif-who? Newsletter number 12

Aug 9, 2021 •

Dr Florence H R Scott

13:16

Godgifu: The Bare Truth Behind the Lady Godiva Legend

A medieval landowner turned sex symbol

Apr 5, 2021 •

Dr Florence H R Scott

11:32

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