Generations of Germans believe Frederick the Great brought the beloved potato to Germany. But the legend, which includes ...

A popular German myth says King Frederick the Great brought the potato to Germany. The story says he encouraged peasants to covet his potato crop by guarding the field ...

In 878 AD, Alfred the Great of Wessex faced one of his most critical tests: halting the Viking conquest led by Guthrum the ...

Charles, 74, was crowned Saturday in an ancient and often moving religious ritual that bowed to tradition, displayed Britain’s honed sense of organized pageantry, and added touches of modernity aimed ...

Ex-TC Alfred is the first cyclone to hit southeast Queensland since ex-TC Zoe in 1974. Some footage of that event can be seen here, courtesy of David Hill’s father, who recorded the damage on ...

A blue plaque was unveiled at Chippenham Museum to honour King Alfred. The museum is believed to have been the site of Alfred's 'royal ville' or hunting lodge. The plaque commemorates his victory for ...

A blue plaque is dedicated to King Alfred the Great, known for defeating the Vikings at the Battle of Edington in 878.

The plaque is dedicated to King Alfred the Great, known for defeating the Vikings at the Battle of Edington in 878, thereby ensuring the independence of the Kingdom of Wessex.

Holding that status, the town was central to Alfred's power base, including a small palace where the court would meet, but he was forced from the area by a surprise Viking attack in early 878. Several ...

One rookie that Fox Sports expects to be special is second-round pick Alfred Collins. In fact, Fox Sports NFL Draft Analyst Rob Rang compares Collins to 49ers Hall of Fame defensive tackle Bryant ...