He had no children so it was unclear who would become king next. After Edward died, the English Witan (council of Anglo-Saxon kings) chose Earl Harold of Wessex as the next king. The Normans took ...

The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle is one of the most important artifacts of English history. As a text, it is a remarkable record of events that helps shine a light onto the so-called “Dark Ages.” However, ...

He had no children so it was unclear who would become king next. After Edward died, the English Witan (council of Anglo-Saxon kings) chose Earl Harold of Wessex as the next king. The Normans took ...