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KittyWampus

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38. Athelstan is the most interesting character, IMO, Didn't like the crucifixion.

Reply to grasswire (Reply #6)

Sun May 4, 2014, 01:26 PM

May 2014

I know the show isn't close to being accurate, but that was so anachronistic and unlikely.

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That would be Athelstan. Brigid May 2014 #12

Athelstan is the most interesting character, IMO, Didn't like the crucifixion. KittyWampus May 2014 #38

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