Athelstan: England’s First King — The Man Who Forged a Nation | Faces Of History

In this immersive episode of Faces Of History, Thee Duke Of New York brings to life Athelstan, the first true King of England. Discover how a boy born in a time of chaos united the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms, defeated Viking and Celtic threats, and laid the foundations for the England we know today. From childhood promise to the thunder of Brunanburh, step into the world that shaped our island’s destiny.________________________________________What do you think England would look like today if Athelstan had never united the kingdoms? Share your thoughts below!Athelstan podcast, first king of England, Anglo-Saxon history, Brunanburh battle, Alfred the Great, medieval kings, English monarchy origins, history storytelling podcast________________________________________#Athelstan #FacesOfHistory #BritishHistory #EnglishKings #MedievalHistory #VikingAge #HistoryPodcast #DarkAges #UnitedKingdom #AngloSaxon________________________________________Go Green and make our Earth a beautiful place to live. Happy Earth Day!!!