She was born into England’s darkest hour, raised under Viking domination, and forged into a leader by war. As the daughter of Alfred the Great, Æthelflæd learned strategy, diplomacy, and resilience ...

November is St Edmund’s Day, celebrating the king and martyr who was once the patron saint of England. This is his story.

He stormed through England with fire and steel, crushing kingdoms underfoot—until one king stood in his way. This is the saga of Guthrum, the Saxon-slayer.