Not a simple tale of English kings overcoming Vikings, the creation of England involved far more bureaucracy than the epic legends let on
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Languages don’t have a beginning that can be compared to the birth of a living being.
How a widow battled back against the Vikings and became one of the most powerful figures in Britain.
Much of what the English know about the Vikings comes from the court of King Alfred – who didn’t like them much.
New research suggests his military achievements might have been exaggerated.
After months of research, excavating old graves and following one lead after another, my colleagues and I can confirm that remains we discovered are those of English king Alfred the Great or his son Edward…
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