King Æthelred's Revenge: Archaeologists Examine St. Brice's Day Massacre Victims

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The St. Brice's Day Massacre took place on November 13, 1002, under the orders of King Æthelred the Unready of England. Concerned about the growing influence and presence of Danish settlers in England, Æthelred ordered the killing of all Danes in his kingdom. This massacre, which targeted Danish men