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A new biography of Æthelstan marks 1,100 years since his coronation in 925AD, reasserts his right to be called the first king of England, explains why he isn't better known and highlights his many ...

Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on medieval history and history of Britain continues with episode 2 of our coverage of the Viking invasion of Britain, as we cover the battle ...

The First Georgians: The German Kings Who Made Britain, will present the revealing and surprising story of Britain in the reigns of George I and George II (1714-60) – the age of the ‘German Georges’.

America’s recent flirtation with kingship is unsettling, but history has shown us that monarchy is much more than power grabs and gilded rooms. By Dan Jones Dan Jones is a British historian. This ...

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