Derek's love of games came at an early age when his parents first brought home the Nintendo Entertainment System. From then on, countless nights were spent hunting ducks, stomping turtles, exploring ...

The Last Kingdom would be a lot different had it not had a wonderful portrayal of King Alfred the Great by David Dawson. Although Alfred dies in season 3, he’s still a major part of the series, ...

Ninth-century coins taken from Craig Best upon his arrest Durham Police Several years ago, police in England conducted a dramatic sting operation to recover 44 missing ninth-century coins. Now, two ...

In the annals of English history, the name Alfred the Great resonates with the echoes of valor, wisdom, and resilience. Born in the late 9th century during a time of relentless Viking invasions, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Few kings in English history deserve the epithet great more than Alfred King of Wessex In an age and country blighted by Viking invasions Alfred inflicted repeated defeats upon the Norsemen and set ...

An amateur treasure hunter's discovery of the Watlington Hoard in Oxfordshire has rewritten English history. The extensive ...

While Old England is being ransacked by roving Danes in the ninth century, Alfred is planning to join the priesthood. But observing the rape of his land, he puts away his religious vows, to take up ...