The Last Kingdom

Though used as such by Leofric, the middle English word 'arseling' isn't actually derogatory in nature (or wasn't, back then). It means 'backwards/at the back'. Uhtred usually wears his sword 'arseling' for instance (on his back). This is however most likely where the British word 'arse' comes from.

It is incorrectly said that Alfred's crown would not have borne the fleur-de-lis. Alfred The Great, on whom the character is heavily based, is depicted a plethora of times through history as wearing a crown bearing the fleur-de-lis.

Featured in History Buffs: Vikings Historical Accuracy and Season 4 (2016)