Ethelred the Unready was King of England from 978 to 1013 and from 1014 to 1016.

Nov 9, 2009 - Terry Long

AEthelred the Unready's attempt to throw off Viking rule resulted in war and chaos for years after his reign.

Apr 22, 2011 - Frances Simmons

After the death of Canute the Great, his son Harthacanute was left to follow in his fathers footsteps and maintain the Scandinavian empire, Canute fought hard to build.

Sep 21, 2008 - Julie Refnov Mortensen

The years between 459 and 1066 saw many changes in the land that became England. Women played their part in the major events but are often ignored.

Mar 24, 2011 - Rosemarie Cawkwell

Tostig Godwinson was the brother of the English King, and he did everything he could to depose him.

Nov 28, 2006 - Joseph Allen McCullough

A Viking woman was never to be trifled with, as her own story tells. If Sigrid the Haughty, a Queen of Sweden, put her mind to something, nothing could stand in her way

Feb 25, 2008 - Anastacia Prisbrey

The Norman conquest of the British Isles began the Medieval Period of English history. It was also a great period for building fortresses and castles.

Jul 12, 2010 - Valeria Teo