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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 ...
Was Saint Patrick a real person? Here's what we know about the holiday icon
Saint Patrick's Day is coming soon, named after a real Saint Patrick. Was he actually Irish? Why is he famous? Why is St. Patrick's Day March 17?
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Famous Sutton Hoo helmet may be clue that early Anglo-Saxons fought as mercenaries for Byzantine Empire, study suggests
These martial artifacts, in turn, suggested that the man interred in the ship burial at Sutton Hoo — possibly the early Anglo-Saxon king Raedwald — had brought back Byzantine armor after ...
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Anglo-Saxon gods and beliefs
Anglo-Saxons believed in lucky charms ... You wouldn’t want to get on the wrong side of this man in heaven. They find a lyre in his grave as well so the king could listen to his favourite ...
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Why was the Norman Conquest important?
Anglo-Saxons are recognised by their moustaches ... Holding the roof on the right, there is a man who points the way down the stairs to Harold, who is now seen boarding his ship to Normandy.