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How to survive the Dark Ages in Britain: 6 crucial tips
Anglo-Saxon
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Alfred the Great lost to the Vikings at the battle of Edington?
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Excavating Winchester: the dig that changed (urban) history
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Ian Hislop chooses Alfred the Great
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Marc Morris chooses Saint Wilfrid
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Alice Roberts on unearthing the Romans, Vikings & Anglo-Saxons
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What is the history behind May Day and why do we celebrate it?
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The real Aelfwynn of Mercia
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Aethelflaed, Lady of the Mercians: the warrior queen who crushed the Vikings
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The real Uhtred of Bebbanburg: the historical inspirations for
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