One of the defining features of Constantine II’s reign was the ongoing Viking raids and invasions. The Vikings had begun raiding the coasts of Britain in the late 8th century, and by the 9th century, they were a dominant force in the British Isles. The Norsemen established kingdoms in Ireland, the Isle of Man, and parts of northern England, and t

Constantine II was a significant monarch in the history of Scotland, reigning from 900 to 943. He was the last king of the House of Alpin, a dynasty that had ruled over the Scots for several generations, and his reign marked the end of the early medieval period in Scottish history. Constantine’s reign, though often overshadowed by the more famous

After Æthelstan’s death, the crown passed to his half-brother Edmund I, and later to a series of successors, some strong, others weak. The English kingdom faced renewed Viking invasions, political instability, and the eventual rise of powerful houses like the Godwins. Less than a century after Æthelstan’s death, England would fall briefly

The film’s climax—the Battle of Brunanburh—is a real and significant historical event. In 937 AD, Æthelstan faced a massive alliance of enemies led by Anlaf (Olaf) Guthfrithson of Dublin, Constantine II of Scotland, and Owain of Strathclyde. Despite being outnumbered, Æthelstan achieved a decisive victory. This battle is considered by ma