Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss King Alfred and the defeat of the Vikings at Battle of Edington. At the end of the 9th century the Vikings controlled almost all of what we now call England. Mercia had ...
In 878 AD, Alfred the Great of Wessex faced one of his most critical tests: halting the Viking conquest led by Guthrum the Dane. This documentary dives deep into the Battle of Edington, where Alfred ...
The final instalment of Vikings thrilled fans with its signature blend of Norse legends and brutal recreations of some of history’s pivotal battles. However, one fan tuned in to the final ten episodes ...
A blue plaque celebrating one of England's most famous medieval kings has been unveiled in a Wiltshire town. The plaque is dedicated to King Alfred the Great, known for defeating the Vikings at the ...
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