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 ...

The United Kingdom is one of only 43 current nations with a monarchy, and it was founded earlier than almost all of the others. But how long ago was the British monarchy established? Which ruler can ...

The most famous year in English history, 1066 witnessed the epic confrontation between William, Duke of Normandy, and King Harold, who, killed by the invading Normans during the Battle of Hastings, ...

NARRATOR: England in the 11th century was one of the best governed and wealthiest states in all Europe. There were plenty of silver coins in circulation and food was generally plentiful. The country ...

In 1215, King John of England faced discontent from his Barons, leading to the creation of the Magna Carta, a landmark document aimed at limiting royal authority. The film outlines the historical ...

After their triumph in the Battle of Hastings, the Normans left lasting marks on the country’s aristocracy, architecture, and even the English language. In 1066, English king Harold had to fight two ...

Historian Hollway (The Last Viking) chronicles in this brisk study the 66 tumultuous years culminating in the Norman victory at the Battle of Hastings in 1066 CE. In the Middle Ages, the island now ...

The embroidered work, depicting the Norman Conquest of England in 1066, will go on display in London for the first time, on loan from France. By Jonathan Wolfe and Sopan Deb The embroidered work of ...

King Charles and Queen Camilla chose to sleep at Clarence House ahead of his historic coronation. Per tradition, the State Bed in the Palace of Westminster was prepared for the King the night before ...