Charles Dickens explains how King Alfred the Great overcame the Great Heathen Army in 878, with the help of a little music.

The Roman Emperor offered to unite the world’s squabbling churches – but it was the kind of offer you can’t refuse.

Olaf hears that the ruler of Norway has lost the support of his noblemen, and sails away from England to claim his crown.

Viking raider Olaf Tryggvason, newly converted to Christianity, threw his weight behind a Danish invasion of England.

Viking raider Olaf Tryggvason, taking a break on the Isles of Scilly, cannot resist the temptation to hear his fortune told.

With Christianity faltering in the British Isles, Pope Gregory took the first definite steps towards restoring its vigour.