In 878, Wessex stood alone. Alfred the Great made a final stand at Edington against Guthrum’s Viking forces—and the outcome ...

There are moments in history where a great deal hangs in the balance, meaning that if things had turned out slightly differently, the history which followed would be very different. In the history of ...

Hastein came with fire and fury, but Alfred met him with strategy and grit. Their clash marked one of the fiercest Viking ...

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Æthelstan, crowned in 925, was the first true king of England but remains overshadowed by Alfred the Great and later rulers. A new biography highlights his military triumphs, legal innovations, and ...

Alfredfest, which will be held on Sunday, October 26, will pay tribute to Wantage's famous King Alfred the Great. The event promises a "lively and engaging" experience for locals, history enthusiasts, ...