Owen of Strathclyde, also known as Owen ap Dyfnwal, was one of the notable rulers of the kingdom of Strathclyde, a powerful kingdom in northern Britain during the early medieval period. Strathclyde, situated roughly in modern-day southern Scotland, particularly in the region around the River Clyde,
East Anglia, located to the east of Mercia, was once an independent kingdom but became a key player in the Viking Age. In the 9th century, East Anglia fell under Viking control, and by the time Æthelstan assumed the throne, much of the kingdom had been part of the Danelaw, the Viking-controlle
Æthelstan, often regarded as one of the most significant kings of early medieval England, reigned as King of Wessex from 924 to 939. His reign marked a pivotal moment in the history of the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms, especially as he sought to unify England under one crown. To understand Æthel
The defeat at Brunanburh marked the beginning of the end for Constantine II’s reign. After the battle, Constantine’s position as king became increasingly untenable. The ongoing Viking raids, the pressure from the English, and internal rivalries weakened his authority, and in 943, Constan