In the Middle Ages, England emerged as one of the most influential and powerful kingdoms in Europe – a far cry from its desolate, devastated state after the collapse of the Roman Empire. Over the ...

England but remains overshadowed by Alfred the Great and later rulers. A new biography highlights his military triumphs, ...

King John sealed the Magna Carta, but is remembered as one of England's worst rulers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. King John ...

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 ...

Prince William is “right up there with the big boys” as he readies to become king, according to an esteemed royal author. The heir to the throne, 42, was every inch the statesman as he represented his ...

Scholars say Aethelstan was likely the first king of England. But the story of his rise to power is complex. A portrait of Aethelstan, who was King of England from 924 until 939 A.D, in a book ...

What was the most important battle in English history? If you answered the Battle of Hastings, the 1066 A.D. conflict in which the Normans successfully took over the English crown, you’re not alone.