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Is Vikings: Valhalla based on a true story?
It also doesn’t help that the Vikings didn’t write things down. We can turn to The Last Kingdom to see this as well. King Alfred was the one who started taking notes, and yes, the real King ...
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How did the Vikings fight?
In AD892, over 300 Viking ships invaded Britain to fight King Alfred of Wessex. No one knows how big the Viking army was but if there were 20 men in each Viking ship, the army of AD892 numbered 6000!
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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 ...
This tower survived wars, lightning, and time: Untold story of King Alfred’s Tower
Built to Honor King Alfred – King Alfred's Tower was built in the 18th century to celebrate King Alfred the Great’s victory against the Vikings in 878 AD. Symbol of Patriotism – It was meant to remind ...