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How Cnut the Great conquered England at the Battle of Assandun
After over 250 years of Viking raids, conquests, and battles, Cnut the Great finally seized the English throne after his victory over the Anglo-Saxon King Edmund Ironside. This victory marked a new era of Viking dominance on the British Isles and would lay the foundations for the Norman Conquest.2 years ago — Warfare -
The St. Brice's Day Massacre: What really happened?
In 1002, Æthelred the Unready issued a royal decree that would result in terrible slaughter and eventually help lead to the fall of the House of Wessex.2 years ago — History
