In 937 AD, Æthelstan faced a grand coalition of enemies determined to undo his unification of England. Anlaf Guthfrithson (a Norse-Gael king from Dublin), Constantine II of Scotland, and Owain of Strathclyde joined forces to launch a massive invasion. The location they chose for battle was Brunanburh — though its exact site remains uncertain, po

The annals of early medieval England are filled with enigmatic figures and momentous events that shaped the course of the nation's history. Among the scholars who have brought these stories to light, Michael Wood stands as one of the most influential. A passionate historian and broadcaster, Wood has dedicated much of his career to uncovering the ro

The exact location of Brunanburh remains unknown, a mystery that has intrigued historians for centuries. Suggestions include places in modern-day Yorkshire, Lancashire, and even the Wirral Peninsula. Wherever it occurred, the battle was colossal in scale and savage in execution. Contemporary sources, including the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, describe

In the shadowy mists of early medieval Britain, few battles carry as much weight—and yet are as little remembered—as the Battle of Brunanburh. Fought in 937 AD, it was a titanic struggle that determined the fate of a fragmented land and solidified the concept of a united English kingdom. Long overshadowed by more well-known conflicts like Hasti