Fans of the Netflix series 'The Last Kingdom' will know all about Uhtred of Bebbanburg, the wandering warrior who fights to regain his lost homeland. But did you know that Bebbanburg was a real place during the Anglo-Saxon period? And it still exists, we just call it Bamburgh Castle in Northumberland. It's a dramatic setting on the rugged coast of north east England, and easily one of the most iconic castles in Britain.

Uhtred was a real person, too, or at least an Uhtred. The so-called Uhtred the Bold ruled Northumbria from Bebbanburg in the early 11th century, and he was the inspiration behind the Bernard Cornwell character. His story is just as fascinating and action-packed as the fictional tale, and his loyalty was constantly tested by Saxon and Danish kings, just as they are in the series.

Join medieval historian Matt Lewis as he untangles the fact from the fiction, unveiling the real history behind The Last Kingdom.

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