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The Story Of Athelstan, The Unlikely Ruler Who Became The First King Of England
In 927, Athelstan became the first king to rule over all of England — and it hadn't been an easy journey. Though he was the son of Edward the Elder, King of the Anglo-Saxons, he was born not to his ...
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What happened to the Anglo-Saxons and Vikings?
Alfred's grandson, Athelstan, pushed English power north as far as Scotland and was the first king to claim to be ‘King of all England’. One story tells how King Cnut stood on the shore and ...
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Hundreds flock to see dig discoveries in Malmesbury
Hundreds flocked to Malmesbury Town Hall in the town’s Cross Hayes to see a site-by-site display from Malmesbury’s Big Athelstan Dig. Results from the dig, which took place in July 2024, exceeded ...
QuickCheck: Is it true that the British Pound is the oldest currency in the world?
THESE days, many Malaysians pay for things digitally, relying on e-wallets and online banking. Fewer people carry much cash ...
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Malmesbury: England's Oldest Borough
Malmesbury is the oldest borough in England ... King Ine of Wessex, took over the leadership of the borough, and under him the town grew in stature and importance. Around 700, Aldhelm built the ...