Alfred the Great? William The Conquer? King Arthur??? Just a few contenders for the title of First King of England - but of ...

The first king tides of this season hit the coast Wednesday through Friday this week. But there will be two more opportunities to see them, Dec. 4-6 and Jan. 1-4. Crowds gather to watch the king tides ...

Kaina Makua steps into the role of the first king of a united Hawai‘i in the new historic epic, Chief of War. When Jason Momoa told Kaina Makua he wanted him to play King Kamehameha in his new TV show ...

On The First King of England: Æthelstan and the Birth of a Kingdom, by David Woodman. England is old. The history of its foundation remains shrouded in mystery and the allure of myth. Undeniably the ...

A new biography of Æthelstan marks 1,100 years since his coronation in 925AD, reasserts his right to be called the first king of England, explains why he isn't better known and highlights his many ...

Æthelstan, crowned in 925, was the first true king of England but remains overshadowed by Alfred the Great and later rulers. A new biography highlights his military triumphs, legal innovations, and ...