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1066: A Peek at the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle
The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle describes how different sides can see a different story.
anglo-saxon chronicle • ancient british history. ancient england
The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle describes how different sides can see a different story.
anglo-saxon chronicle • ancient british history. ancient england
A True Miracle? Maybe Only in the Telling
Was Pope Leo III really muted and blinded? The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle says so. Read further to gain context and commentary.
pope leo iii • anglo-saxon chronicle • anglo-saxon england • ancient british history
Was Pope Leo III really muted and blinded? The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle says so. Read further to gain context and commentary.
pope leo iii • anglo-saxon chronicle • anglo-saxon england • ancient british history
Heavenly Happenings in Anglo-Saxon Times
The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle has some interesting mentions of comets, eclipses, and other heavenly happenings.
anglo-saxon chronicle • anglo-saxon england • ancient british history
The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle has some interesting mentions of comets, eclipses, and other heavenly happenings.
anglo-saxon chronicle • anglo-saxon england • ancient british history
The British Monarchy – Offa of Mercia
Offa was the King of Mercia from 757 until his death in July, 796. Offa came to the throne during a period of civil war following the assassination King Aethelbald.
anglo saxon • anglo saxon chronicle • anglo saxon history • anglo saxon chronicles • the anglo saxon chronicle
Offa was the King of Mercia from 757 until his death in July, 796. Offa came to the throne during a period of civil war following the assassination King Aethelbald.
anglo saxon • anglo saxon chronicle • anglo saxon history • anglo saxon chronicles • the anglo saxon chronicle
The British Monarchy- Ethelwulf of Wessex
Ethelwulf was the oldest son of King Egbert and ruled Wessex on behalf of his father, starting in 825.
the british monarcy ethelwulf of wessex • the second king of wessex • ethelwulf king egbert • ethelwulf in the anglo-saxon chronicle • ethelwulf viking raids
Ethelwulf was the oldest son of King Egbert and ruled Wessex on behalf of his father, starting in 825.
the british monarcy ethelwulf of wessex • the second king of wessex • ethelwulf king egbert • ethelwulf in the anglo-saxon chronicle • ethelwulf viking raids
Anglo-Saxon Infighting: Everyone Wants to Be King
Once the Germanic invaders had subdued the Britons, they turned on each other.
germanic • germanic tribes • angles • saxons • jutes
Once the Germanic invaders had subdued the Britons, they turned on each other.
germanic • germanic tribes • angles • saxons • jutes
i viking - Norse who went plundering
With names like Ivar the Boneless, Eric Bloodaxe, and Thorfinn Skullsplitter, the Norse raided far and wide, instilling fear in their victims and plundering lands where many eventually settled. Who were these pirates and what did it mean to go í víking? Why did the litany "A furore Normannorum libera nos, Domini" - From the fury of the Northmen deliver us, O Lord - sum up the terror their victims felt?
norse • viking • pirates • plunder • russia
With names like Ivar the Boneless, Eric Bloodaxe, and Thorfinn Skullsplitter, the Norse raided far and wide, instilling fear in their victims and plundering lands where many eventually settled. Who were these pirates and what did it mean to go í víking? Why did the litany "A furore Normannorum libera nos, Domini" - From the fury of the Northmen deliver us, O Lord - sum up the terror their victims felt?
norse • viking • pirates • plunder • russia
The Beginning of the World?
The Anglo-Saxon tells us that the world began in 5003 B.C. Is this correct? Does it matter?
anglo-saxon chronicle • angles • saxons • christianity • history of the christian church
The Anglo-Saxon tells us that the world began in 5003 B.C. Is this correct? Does it matter?
anglo-saxon chronicle • angles • saxons • christianity • history of the christian church
The British Monarchy – Egbert of Wessex
Egbert was king of Wessex during Britain's Early Middle Ages and ruled from 802 until his death in 839.
egbert king of wessex • the first king of england • who was the first king of england • first king of england • king of the franks
Egbert was king of Wessex during Britain's Early Middle Ages and ruled from 802 until his death in 839.
egbert king of wessex • the first king of england • who was the first king of england • first king of england • king of the franks
The First Viking Landings in Britain
The Vikings first landed in Britain in 787. It was a case of role-reversal for the Germanic tribes, who themselves had "landed" in Britain centuries before.
vikings • vikings in britain • anglo-saxon england • ancient british history
The Vikings first landed in Britain in 787. It was a case of role-reversal for the Germanic tribes, who themselves had "landed" in Britain centuries before.
vikings • vikings in britain • anglo-saxon england • ancient british history
The Life of Athelstan the Glorious
Athelstan the Glorious was the son of Edward the Elder and reigned from 925 to 939. He is best remembered for his subjugation of Scotland and his claim to the title King
the life of athelstan the glorious • the first king of britain • athelstan the glorious edward the elder • athelstan the glorius alfred the great • king athelstan
Athelstan the Glorious was the son of Edward the Elder and reigned from 925 to 939. He is best remembered for his subjugation of Scotland and his claim to the title King
the life of athelstan the glorious • the first king of britain • athelstan the glorious edward the elder • athelstan the glorius alfred the great • king athelstan
Edward the Elder in the British Monarchy
Edward the Elder was an Anglo-Saxon king who inherited the throne from his father, Alfred the Great.
edward the elder in the british monarchy • the descendant of alfred the great • edward the elder's childhood • edward the elder alfred the great • edward the elder ethelred i
Edward the Elder was an Anglo-Saxon king who inherited the throne from his father, Alfred the Great.
edward the elder in the british monarchy • the descendant of alfred the great • edward the elder's childhood • edward the elder alfred the great • edward the elder ethelred i
Norse Pirates - Q and A
What are the origins of the word "viking?" Why did the Norse plunder? What did they wear? What weapons did they favor? Are the written accounts of their raids accurate? How did they impact history? Did women become pirates?
vikings • viking • norse • anglo-saxons • northmen
What are the origins of the word "viking?" Why did the Norse plunder? What did they wear? What weapons did they favor? Are the written accounts of their raids accurate? How did they impact history? Did women become pirates?
vikings • viking • norse • anglo-saxons • northmen
The British Monarchy – Minor Kings of Wessex
King Ethelwulf of Wessex had a number of sons who also became kings following his death.
british monarchy minor kings of wessex • british monarchy • minor kings of wessex • ethelbald • ethelbery
King Ethelwulf of Wessex had a number of sons who also became kings following his death.
british monarchy minor kings of wessex • british monarchy • minor kings of wessex • ethelbald • ethelbery
The Viking Invasion of Wiltshire
An overview of the Viking invasion of Wiltshire in the reign of Alfred the Great that led to the king's flight to Athelney, his redemption at Edington and the Danelaw.
alfred the great • chippenham • wiltshire • vikings • danes
An overview of the Viking invasion of Wiltshire in the reign of Alfred the Great that led to the king's flight to Athelney, his redemption at Edington and the Danelaw.
alfred the great • chippenham • wiltshire • vikings • danes
Hereward the Wake
Hereward the Wake was the leader of the last organized Saxon resistance to William the Conqueror.
hereward the wake • william the conqueror • 1066 • ely • peterborough
Hereward the Wake was the leader of the last organized Saxon resistance to William the Conqueror.
hereward the wake • william the conqueror • 1066 • ely • peterborough
A King Is Burnt to Death: What Caused It?
In 687, King Mul of Kent and 12 of his companions were burnt to death during an uprising. Was it an accident, or was it murder?
king mul of kent • kentish history • anglo-saxon britain • ancient british history
In 687, King Mul of Kent and 12 of his companions were burnt to death during an uprising. Was it an accident, or was it murder?
king mul of kent • kentish history • anglo-saxon britain • ancient british history
Alfred the Great in the British Monarchy
Alfred the Great was the king of Wessex at the end of the 9th Century.
alfred the great in the british monarchy • alfred the great • the sixth king of wessex • alfred the great's childhood • alfred the great king ethelwulf
Alfred the Great was the king of Wessex at the end of the 9th Century.
alfred the great in the british monarchy • alfred the great • the sixth king of wessex • alfred the great's childhood • alfred the great king ethelwulf
Alfred: Bringer of Knowledge
Alfred the Great promoted education and learning among his people. In this, he saw far into the future, when England would be united.
alfred the great • anglo-saxons • anglo-saxon england • ancient british history
Alfred the Great promoted education and learning among his people. In this, he saw far into the future, when England would be united.
alfred the great • anglo-saxons • anglo-saxon england • ancient british history
Edwin: Northumbria's Shining Star
Edwin of Northumbria let ambition carry him to the top of the Anglo-Saxon heap. Then, it got the better of him.
edwin • northumbria • king edwin • bretwalda • anglo-saxons
Edwin of Northumbria let ambition carry him to the top of the Anglo-Saxon heap. Then, it got the better of him.
edwin • northumbria • king edwin • bretwalda • anglo-saxons
Ethelred: Kingly Conversion to the Monastery
Ethelred, King of Mercia, gave up his kingship to enter a monastery--shocking but true.
ethelred • mercia • anglo-saxon england • ancient british history
Ethelred, King of Mercia, gave up his kingship to enter a monastery--shocking but true.
ethelred • mercia • anglo-saxon england • ancient british history
Saxons on Horseback? Why Not?
Why didn't the Saxons fight on horseback? Some of them were trained in Roman legions, so they must have known how. It's a mystery that hasn't yet been solved. ,Why didn't the Saxons fight on horseback? Some of them were trained in Roman legions, so they must have known how. It's a mystery that hasn't yet been solved.
roman britain • romans • roman legions • cavalry • swords
Why didn't the Saxons fight on horseback? Some of them were trained in Roman legions, so they must have known how. It's a mystery that hasn't yet been solved. ,Why didn't the Saxons fight on horseback? Some of them were trained in Roman legions, so they must have known how. It's a mystery that hasn't yet been solved.
roman britain • romans • roman legions • cavalry • swords
Viking Attack on Lindisfarne, 793AD
In 793AD, the Island of Lindisfarne, in Northumberland, northern England, was violently raided by Vikings who arrived in a surprise attack from the North Sea.
viking attacks on the island of lindisfarne • 793ad • the first recorded raid by vikings in england • viking attacks on the north of england • vikings arrive on holy island
In 793AD, the Island of Lindisfarne, in Northumberland, northern England, was violently raided by Vikings who arrived in a surprise attack from the North Sea.
viking attacks on the island of lindisfarne • 793ad • the first recorded raid by vikings in england • viking attacks on the north of england • vikings arrive on holy island
Cambridge University
Cambridge University has a world renowned reputation for its academic achievement. But ifs founding occurred almost by chance, as the result of a murder.
cambridge university • doomsday book • national archives • charles darwin • watson and crick
Cambridge University has a world renowned reputation for its academic achievement. But ifs founding occurred almost by chance, as the result of a murder.
cambridge university • doomsday book • national archives • charles darwin • watson and crick
Enter The Anglo-Saxons!
After the Roman Army left Britain around 410 A.D. every man and his dog wanted to invade us. The Anglo Saxons came, saw and most definitely conquered!
anglo saxon • britain • anglo saxon invasion • angles • saxons
After the Roman Army left Britain around 410 A.D. every man and his dog wanted to invade us. The Anglo Saxons came, saw and most definitely conquered!
anglo saxon • britain • anglo saxon invasion • angles • saxons
Pevensey Castle, East Sussex
For over 1,700 years Pevensey Castle has played an important role in defending the Sussex coast from invasion.
castles • pevensey • medieval castle • roman • roman army
For over 1,700 years Pevensey Castle has played an important role in defending the Sussex coast from invasion.
castles • pevensey • medieval castle • roman • roman army
Service with a Smile
Working each day can be a joy when you love your work.
books • library • whiteman air force base • wafb • whiteman afb
Working each day can be a joy when you love your work.
books • library • whiteman air force base • wafb • whiteman afb
The Ideals of Chivalry and Courtly Love
Although the Arthurian legends portray an idealized view of chivalry and courtly love, the historical record shows that the transition to these ideals was a slow process.
chivalry middle ages • courtly love • chivalry courtly love • knights courtly love • eleanor of aquitaine
Although the Arthurian legends portray an idealized view of chivalry and courtly love, the historical record shows that the transition to these ideals was a slow process.
chivalry middle ages • courtly love • chivalry courtly love • knights courtly love • eleanor of aquitaine
The Lindisfarne Gospels: A 7th-Century Thing of Beauty
The Lindisfarne Gospels are a thing of beauty.
the lindisfarne gospels • anglo-saxon england • northumbria • cuthbert • aedfrith
The Lindisfarne Gospels are a thing of beauty.
the lindisfarne gospels • anglo-saxon england • northumbria • cuthbert • aedfrith
What Did the Anglo-Saxons Give Us?
So what did the Anglo-Saxons give us? You might just be surprised.
anglo-saxon legacy • finds • anglo-saxons • shires • counties
So what did the Anglo-Saxons give us? You might just be surprised.
anglo-saxon legacy • finds • anglo-saxons • shires • counties
Celebrating the First Harvest
School starts soon, a clear sign that summer is just about over. Lughnasadh, the first harvest, is upon us.
wheel of the year • lammas • lughnasadh • lughnassadh • lughnasad
School starts soon, a clear sign that summer is just about over. Lughnasadh, the first harvest, is upon us.
wheel of the year • lammas • lughnasadh • lughnassadh • lughnasad
Life With the Anglo-Saxons
What was it like to live in Anglo Saxon times? Step on in and find out.
anglo saxon life • anglo saxon instruments • anglo-saxon entertainment • beowulf • anglo saxon houses
What was it like to live in Anglo Saxon times? Step on in and find out.
anglo saxon life • anglo saxon instruments • anglo-saxon entertainment • beowulf • anglo saxon houses
Offa a Muslim? What Does This Question Really Tell Us?
Was Offa a Muslim? One theory aims to prove so. But this question raises a larger question? Does it matter?
offa • mercia • anglo-saxon england • ancient british history
Was Offa a Muslim? One theory aims to prove so. But this question raises a larger question? Does it matter?
offa • mercia • anglo-saxon england • ancient british history
The Foundation of Hertford 912-913AD
A description of the early years of Hertford and Hertfordshire, and the wars between Saxons and Danes that led to Hertford's foundation.
hertford • hertfordshire • west saxons • danes • vikings
A description of the early years of Hertford and Hertfordshire, and the wars between Saxons and Danes that led to Hertford's foundation.
hertford • hertfordshire • west saxons • danes • vikings
The Life of Edward the Martyr
Edward the Martyr was the King of England from 975 until 978.
the life of edward the martyr • the son of edgar the peaceable • edward the martyr king of england • king of england 975-978 • edward the martyr king edgar
Edward the Martyr was the King of England from 975 until 978.
the life of edward the martyr • the son of edgar the peaceable • edward the martyr king of england • king of england 975-978 • edward the martyr king edgar
Weather Lore and Saint Swithin
The tale of the Watery Saint and the legend about how the weather conditions on 15th July will determine whether it will rain or be fair for the next forty days.
saint swithin • meteorology • weather forcasting • folklore • weather lore
The tale of the Watery Saint and the legend about how the weather conditions on 15th July will determine whether it will rain or be fair for the next forty days.
saint swithin • meteorology • weather forcasting • folklore • weather lore
Famous Anglo-Saxons
Step inside and meet some of the most famous Anglo-Saxons in history!
famous anglo-saxons • edward the confessor • bede • caedmon • st. cuthbert
Step inside and meet some of the most famous Anglo-Saxons in history!
famous anglo-saxons • edward the confessor • bede • caedmon • st. cuthbert
Tenth Century Anglo-Saxon Kings
Also known as Edmund I, Edmund the Magnificent ruled England from 939 until his death in 946.
tenth century anglo-saxon kings • edmund i • eadred • eadwig • edgar the peaceable
Also known as Edmund I, Edmund the Magnificent ruled England from 939 until his death in 946.
tenth century anglo-saxon kings • edmund i • eadred • eadwig • edgar the peaceable
The Other Way 'Round
J.R.R. Tolkien learned about philology and mythology through the study of Greek literature. What does Middle-earth owe to his lifelong interest in the Classics? How did he bring classical and medieval literature and poetry together to create a modern literary tradition which he so uniquely defines?
beowulf • the fall of troy • the iliad • the epic cycle • homer
J.R.R. Tolkien learned about philology and mythology through the study of Greek literature. What does Middle-earth owe to his lifelong interest in the Classics? How did he bring classical and medieval literature and poetry together to create a modern literary tradition which he so uniquely defines?
beowulf • the fall of troy • the iliad • the epic cycle • homer
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