In History’s hit series Vikings, Athelstan (George Blagden) has earned a special place in the hearts of fans. He’s one of the most unique and special characters in the series. He finds comfort in ...

Thursday marks the anniversary of the death of King Æthelstan (or Athelstan) who is widely regarded as the first King of England. He reigned as King of the Anglo-Saxons from 924-927 before becoming ...

In the history of Vikings, one friendship seems to topple above all the rest, and that’s the one Ragnar Lothbrok (Travis Fimmel) and Athelstan (George Blagden) share. Despite the circumstances ...

With the History channel’s hit drama inspired by ancient tales, it’s no wonder that some storylines could have genuinely occurred. However, an interesting revelation has been made about Viking’s ...

George Blagden teases what's next for Season 3 of "Vikings" following the death of his character, Athelstan. History Channel It’s been a rough week for “Vikings” fans to say the least. During Season 3 ...

"Vikings" fans were forced to say goodbye to yet another character in episode 6 of the History Channel series. (Pictured: Travis Fimmel as Ragnar, George Blagden as Athelstan and Gustaf Skarsgård as ...

Residents of an historic Wiltshire town were left in awe when a National Lottery-funded archaeological dig turned up countless treasures in their gardens - some dating back centuries. The picturesque ...

Athelstan was the third of the great West Saxon kings. He is the first king of Wessex - the first king of all England, Rex totius Britanniae. In 926 he marched into York. The kings of the Scots and of ...

Podcaster and historian Tom Holland joined with South Western Railway to name the train in Kingston upon Thames, London, in a ceremony at the town's station on Thursday [September 4th]. While less ...