Today In History: October 27
October 27, 939, Athelstan, the first king to rule over all of England, died.
October 27, 939, Athelstan, the first king to rule over all of England, died.
September 27, 1066, the Norman Conquest of England began with the Battle of Stamford Bridge.
The discovery of Mary Queen of Scots’ casket letters is a momentous event in the history of Scotland. For years, the existence of these letters has been shrouded in mystery, with many historians questioning whether they even existed at all. But now, after centuries of speculation, the letters have finally been found, shedding new light …