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Athelstan--Our Greatest Monarch?

Athelstan–Our Greatest Monarch?

A recent poll searching for Britain’s ‘Greatest Monarch’, came up with the surprise winner of… drum roll, King Athelstan. Not that the Anglo-Saxon king wasn’t so great, but the winner is a little surprising since most people seem to have believed the ‘crown’ would go to Elizabeth I. (Yawn!) I hope the voters actually remembered Athelstan in reality and have not just recalled his name from…

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CLAN CARRUTHERS - THE VIKINGS AND THEIR IMPACT ON THE U.K.

CLAN CARRUTHERS – THE VIKINGS AND THEIR IMPACT ON THE U.K.

THE VIKINGS AND THEIR IMPACT ON THE U.K.

Vikings were feared and respected. Some viewed and portrayed them as godless pagans, barbarian invaders. Others looked up to them, regarding them as brave, fearless legendary warriors.

Viking Ship found carved in stone on Gotland (Swedish island)

Vikings formed part of a complex and sophisticated Scandinavian culture. They originated from what are now…

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