Alfred was born at Wantage in Oxfordshire in 849, fourth or fifth son of Aethelwulf, king of the West Saxons. Following the wishes of their father, the sons succeeded to the kingship in turn.

A descendant of King Porus, a colossus from ancient Indian history opens up about Alexander the Great and ancient and modern ...

A King’s Best Friend An unabashed dog lover ... After the reunification of Germany, Frederick the Great finally got his wish: He was interred alongside his canine companions in 1991.