Articles related to "British History"
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
Aethelwulf's Grand Experiment: A New Kind of Succession
Aethelwulf, king of Wessex, had a new idea for regal succession: have ALL of his sons become king before any of their sons could.
aethelwulf • wessex • anglo-saxon england • ancient british history
Aethelwulf, king of Wessex, had a new idea for regal succession: have ALL of his sons become king before any of their sons could.
aethelwulf • wessex • anglo-saxon england • ancient british history
Aethelwulf: Worthy Successor?
Aethelwulf succeeded his father, Egbert, to the throne of Wessex. He suffered even more invasions from Danes and Northmen.
aethelwulf • egbert • wessex • danish invasions • anglo-saxon england
Aethelwulf succeeded his father, Egbert, to the throne of Wessex. He suffered even more invasions from Danes and Northmen.
aethelwulf • egbert • wessex • danish invasions • anglo-saxon england
Ancient Festivals of the Celts
The Celts of Ancient Britain had four major festivals throughout their harvest-based calendar year. Each had a different purpose and different practices, and each can be found as the root of holidays today.
celts • ancient british history • celtic festivals • samhain • imbolc
The Celts of Ancient Britain had four major festivals throughout their harvest-based calendar year. Each had a different purpose and different practices, and each can be found as the root of holidays today.
celts • ancient british history • celtic festivals • samhain • imbolc
Avebury Hill: More Majestic Than Stonehenge
Avebury Hill is a vast megalithic construction that is larger and was more important than the stones at Stonehenge.
avebury hill • megaliths • stonehenge • ancient british history
Avebury Hill is a vast megalithic construction that is larger and was more important than the stones at Stonehenge.
avebury hill • megaliths • stonehenge • ancient british history
Bronze Age Cremation Pits Discovered
Archaeologists have discovered cremation pits dating back to the Bronze Age, a very significant find indeed.
bronze age • ancient british history • cremation pits
Archaeologists have discovered cremation pits dating back to the Bronze Age, a very significant find indeed.
bronze age • ancient british history • cremation pits
Cadwallon: Leader of Gwynedd
Cadwallon went from boyhood friend of Edwin of Northumbria to mortal enemy in a few short years. He survived their battlefield encounter; Edwin did not.
cadwallon • gwynedd • edwin • northumbria • penda
Cadwallon went from boyhood friend of Edwin of Northumbria to mortal enemy in a few short years. He survived their battlefield encounter; Edwin did not.
cadwallon • gwynedd • edwin • northumbria • penda
Canute: Foreigner in a Foreign Land
Canute, a foreign king, was embraced by the English as their own ruler. He proved himself worthy of the task, bringing 18 years of peace.
canute • england • ancient british history
Canute, a foreign king, was embraced by the English as their own ruler. He proved himself worthy of the task, bringing 18 years of peace.
canute • england • ancient british history
Christmas: Resonances in Ancient Britain
Christmas traditions have roots in ancient practices.
christmas • christmas in ancient britain • ancient british history • mistletoe • holly
Christmas traditions have roots in ancient practices.
christmas • christmas in ancient britain • ancient british history • mistletoe • holly
Count Saint Germain
The enigmatic Count Saint Germain is shrouded in mystery and intrigue. Thought to have been born at the end of the 17th Century, there are very few verified facts.
count saint germain • history • european history • british history • enigmatic
The enigmatic Count Saint Germain is shrouded in mystery and intrigue. Thought to have been born at the end of the 17th Century, there are very few verified facts.
count saint germain • history • european history • british history • enigmatic
Edward the Confessor
Edward the Confessor set the stage for the Norman Conquest by his actions and his affectations.
edward the confessor • harold godwinson • godwin • anglo-saxon england • ancient british history
Edward the Confessor set the stage for the Norman Conquest by his actions and his affectations.
edward the confessor • harold godwinson • godwin • anglo-saxon england • ancient british history
Edwin's Lasting Legacy
King Edwin of Northumbria gave us many things, including the beauty of York and Edinburgh. He also brought peace to the north, which hadn't seen such peace in a long time.
edwin • northumbria • edinburgh • york • cadwalla
King Edwin of Northumbria gave us many things, including the beauty of York and Edinburgh. He also brought peace to the north, which hadn't seen such peace in a long time.
edwin • northumbria • edinburgh • york • cadwalla
Far-sighted Romans, Short-sighted Britons
The Romans built the Saxon Shore forts to keep out Saxons, Angles, and Jutes who were harassing trade with Britannia. The Britons had no such foresight, instead inviting the Saxons onto the island--from foresight to short-sight.
saxon shore • ancient british history • roman britain • saxons • angles
The Romans built the Saxon Shore forts to keep out Saxons, Angles, and Jutes who were harassing trade with Britannia. The Britons had no such foresight, instead inviting the Saxons onto the island--from foresight to short-sight.
saxon shore • ancient british history • roman britain • saxons • angles
First Viking Burial Site Found in England
The bodies of two women and four men confirm the discovery of the first Viking burial site ever found in England.
vikings • viking burial site • ancient british history
The bodies of two women and four men confirm the discovery of the first Viking burial site ever found in England.
vikings • viking burial site • ancient british history
From Ironside to Son of Ironfist
After the death of Aethelred, England suffered through the brief reign of Edmund and then embarked on the brutal reign of Canute of Denmark.
canute • edmund ironside • aethelred • anglo-saxon england • ancient british history
After the death of Aethelred, England suffered through the brief reign of Edmund and then embarked on the brutal reign of Canute of Denmark.
canute • edmund ironside • aethelred • anglo-saxon england • ancient british history
Glastonbury: More Christian "Borrowing"
Glastonbury Abbey is another example of the Christian practice of "borrowing" places and traditions from other peoples and othe religions.
glastonbury abbey • christianity in britain • anglo-saxon britian • ancient british history
Glastonbury Abbey is another example of the Christian practice of "borrowing" places and traditions from other peoples and othe religions.
glastonbury abbey • christianity in britain • anglo-saxon britian • ancient british history
Harald Hardrada: A New Iron Fist Arrives
Harald Hardrada was King of Norway at the time of the Norman Conquest. He wanted the throne of England just like everybody else.
harald hardrada • king harald of norway • tostig • battle of hastings • norman conquest
Harald Hardrada was King of Norway at the time of the Norman Conquest. He wanted the throne of England just like everybody else.
harald hardrada • king harald of norway • tostig • battle of hastings • norman conquest
Harald Harefoot and Hardacanute: The End of the Danish Line
Harald Harefoot and Hardacanute, the sons of Canute, were the last Danish kings of England.
harald harefoot • hardacanute • canute • anglo-saxon england • ancient british history
Harald Harefoot and Hardacanute, the sons of Canute, were the last Danish kings of England.
harald harefoot • hardacanute • canute • anglo-saxon england • ancient british history
Into the Void: The Emergence of Ambrosius and Arthur
Ambrosius and Arthur stepped into the fray to try to keep Britain from falling prey to Saxon domination. ,Ambrosius and Arthur stepped into the fray to try to keep Britain from falling prey to Saxon domination.
ambrosius • arthur • saxons • mount badon • roman britain
Ambrosius and Arthur stepped into the fray to try to keep Britain from falling prey to Saxon domination. ,Ambrosius and Arthur stepped into the fray to try to keep Britain from falling prey to Saxon domination.
ambrosius • arthur • saxons • mount badon • roman britain
King Arthur: Impressions on Seeing the Movie
Impressions on the King Arthur movie in theaters in summer 2004
king arthur • king arthur movie • 2004 movie about king arthur • sarmatians • pelagius
Impressions on the King Arthur movie in theaters in summer 2004
king arthur • king arthur movie • 2004 movie about king arthur • sarmatians • pelagius
Nennius and Arthur's 12 Battles
Nennius, a 9th century monk, writes of Arthur's 12 great battles. Where were they? No one really knows.
nennius • king arthur • geoffrey of monmouth • ancient british history
Nennius, a 9th century monk, writes of Arthur's 12 great battles. Where were they? No one really knows.
nennius • king arthur • geoffrey of monmouth • ancient british history
The Saxon Occupation: An Innocent Beginning
The Saxon occupation of England began innocently enough--as a response to a call for help from Vortigern, who wanted to solidify his position as High-King of Britain.
vortigern • saxons • hengist • horsa • ancient british history
The Saxon occupation of England began innocently enough--as a response to a call for help from Vortigern, who wanted to solidify his position as High-King of Britain.
vortigern • saxons • hengist • horsa • ancient british history
The survival of King Arthur
The ancient story of King Arthur, based on no more than the minimum of evidence, is still powerful today through books and movies.
king arthur • mythology • british history • movies • books
The ancient story of King Arthur, based on no more than the minimum of evidence, is still powerful today through books and movies.
king arthur • mythology • british history • movies • books
The Sword in the Stone: An Error in Translation?
Did Arthur pull the sword from the Stone? What if he pulled the sword from the Saxon? It could have been an error in translation.
king arthur • sword in the stone • saxon • arthur • dark ages
Did Arthur pull the sword from the Stone? What if he pulled the sword from the Saxon? It could have been an error in translation.
king arthur • sword in the stone • saxon • arthur • dark ages
Why Vortigern?
Vortigern gets the blame for inviting Hengist and the rest of the Saxons into Britain. Is this blame justified?
vortigern • saxons • hengist • isle of thanet • britain
Vortigern gets the blame for inviting Hengist and the rest of the Saxons into Britain. Is this blame justified?
vortigern • saxons • hengist • isle of thanet • britain
Great Tales from English History by Robert Lacey
These fascinating stories of historical figures and events are sure to stir the reader's interest in the social and political development of the British Isles.
great tales from english history • significant people and events from british history • stories of historical figures • social and political development of the british is • robert lacey
These fascinating stories of historical figures and events are sure to stir the reader's interest in the social and political development of the British Isles.
great tales from english history • significant people and events from british history • stories of historical figures • social and political development of the british is • robert lacey
Teens Reading the Classics
Teens are not limited to the modern fiction being mass-produced for them today - the classics are still equally as applicable and accessible.
teen reading • classics • literature • pride and prejudice • jane austen
Teens are not limited to the modern fiction being mass-produced for them today - the classics are still equally as applicable and accessible.
teen reading • classics • literature • pride and prejudice • jane austen
Reivers - The Anglo Scots Border Laws of 1249
Confrontation on the Borderline between England and Scotland called for special measures. The Border Laws was a system of legislation unique in British history
scotland • scottish • border laws • english scottish border line • anglo\scottish border line
Confrontation on the Borderline between England and Scotland called for special measures. The Border Laws was a system of legislation unique in British history
scotland • scottish • border laws • english scottish border line • anglo\scottish border line
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
Admiral’s Ghost Tells his Death
Vice Admiral George Tyron is remembered as an illustrious Naval officer by history buffs. Parapsychologists remember him in a different way.
ghost of admiral tyron • crisis apparition • british ghosts • apparition • parapsychology
Vice Admiral George Tyron is remembered as an illustrious Naval officer by history buffs. Parapsychologists remember him in a different way.
ghost of admiral tyron • crisis apparition • british ghosts • apparition • parapsychology
Battle of Hastings Part 1
The Battle of Hastings started out well for Harold. Would William be able to finish the job?
hastings • battle of hastings • william of normandy • william the conqueror • harold godwinson
The Battle of Hastings started out well for Harold. Would William be able to finish the job?
hastings • battle of hastings • william of normandy • william the conqueror • harold godwinson
Battle of Hastings: The Finale
The Battle of Hastings ended in victory for William and defeat and death for Harold. But William would find it tough going, both near the end of the battle and after.
hastings • battle of hastings • 1066 • william the conqueror • harold godwinson
The Battle of Hastings ended in victory for William and defeat and death for Harold. But William would find it tough going, both near the end of the battle and after.
hastings • battle of hastings • 1066 • william the conqueror • harold godwinson
Did Arthur Really Live? A Critical Look
Assertions that no facts exist to prove that Arthur really lived are just one way of looking at the Matter of Britain.
king arthur • ancient british history • matter of britain • historical arthur • legendary arthur
Assertions that no facts exist to prove that Arthur really lived are just one way of looking at the Matter of Britain.
king arthur • ancient british history • matter of britain • historical arthur • legendary arthur
From Hastings to Crowning
William of Normandy eventually became King William of England, but it didn't happen overnight or even a week after his decisive victory at the Battle of Hastings.
william of normany • norman conquest • king william i • battle of hastings • anglo-saxon britain
William of Normandy eventually became King William of England, but it didn't happen overnight or even a week after his decisive victory at the Battle of Hastings.
william of normany • norman conquest • king william i • battle of hastings • anglo-saxon britain
Ghosts of the HMS Queen Mary
This illustrious ship is now a luxurious hotel and museum and has its otherworldly residents. Some believe it is the most haunted vessel in the world....
ghosts of hms queen mary • haunted hms queen mary • paranormal phenomena • poltergeists • supernatural
This illustrious ship is now a luxurious hotel and museum and has its otherworldly residents. Some believe it is the most haunted vessel in the world....
ghosts of hms queen mary • haunted hms queen mary • paranormal phenomena • poltergeists • supernatural
Glastonbury Tor
It may be the resting place of the Holy Grail, or simply home to many varied historical sites. Either way, it's a dramatic sight on the horizon.
glastonbury tor • glastonbury • holy grail • glastonbury abbey • ley lines
It may be the resting place of the Holy Grail, or simply home to many varied historical sites. Either way, it's a dramatic sight on the horizon.
glastonbury tor • glastonbury • holy grail • glastonbury abbey • ley lines
Harold and the Beginning of the End
Harold found himself on the throne of England and beset on all sides by competing claims.
harold godwinson • harold ii • harala hardrada • tostig • edward the confessor
Harold found himself on the throne of England and beset on all sides by competing claims.
harold godwinson • harold ii • harala hardrada • tostig • edward the confessor
Penda: Middle Anglian Warlord Extraordinaire
Penda built his kingdom of Mercia into a powerhouse through sheer will and good soldiership.
penda • mercia • northumbria • east anglia • edwin
Penda built his kingdom of Mercia into a powerhouse through sheer will and good soldiership.
penda • mercia • northumbria • east anglia • edwin
Stamford Bridge: The Final End of the Viking Threat
Harold and his army scored a smashing victory over the Norwegian invaders at Stamford Bridge only to hear of a Norman invasion in the south.
stamford bridge • 1066 • battle of hastings • harold godwinson • harald hardrada
Harold and his army scored a smashing victory over the Norwegian invaders at Stamford Bridge only to hear of a Norman invasion in the south.
stamford bridge • 1066 • battle of hastings • harold godwinson • harald hardrada
The Battle of Hastings: Prelude
Harold and his men had to march the length of England to deal with a new, more dangerous threat, hard on the heels of a great and glorious victory. William and his men, on the other hand, were rested and ready to claim what they thought was naturally theirs.
battle of hastings • hastings • 1066 • william of normandy • harald hardrada
Harold and his men had to march the length of England to deal with a new, more dangerous threat, hard on the heels of a great and glorious victory. William and his men, on the other hand, were rested and ready to claim what they thought was naturally theirs.
battle of hastings • hastings • 1066 • william of normandy • harald hardrada
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
William of Normandy: A Disputed Crown
William of Normandy had lots of power at his disposal and a full head of steam operating on an alleged promise of the crown of England and a disputed oath of fealty.
william of normandy • duke william of normandy • william the conqueror • battle of hastings • norman conquest
William of Normandy had lots of power at his disposal and a full head of steam operating on an alleged promise of the crown of England and a disputed oath of fealty.
william of normandy • duke william of normandy • william the conqueror • battle of hastings • norman conquest
Book Review: Great Tales from English History
From The Cheddar Man to the discovery of DNA, Robert Lacey shares the highs and lows of British history with tales of significant people and events that defined England.
great tales from english history • robert lacey • the cheddar man • book review • overview of british history
From The Cheddar Man to the discovery of DNA, Robert Lacey shares the highs and lows of British history with tales of significant people and events that defined England.
great tales from english history • robert lacey • the cheddar man • book review • overview of british history
Reivers - Border Laws - England and Scotland
In meetings of English and Scottish knights in 1249 the notion of the Border Laws was mooted. Their deliberations would provide a format to control the Reiving Clans.
scotland • scottish • border reivers • reivers • english scottish border
In meetings of English and Scottish knights in 1249 the notion of the Border Laws was mooted. Their deliberations would provide a format to control the Reiving Clans.
scotland • scottish • border reivers • reivers • english scottish border
A History of Modern Britain
Andrew Marr's A History of Modern Britain is an excellent political history of Britain from the end of World War Two to Tony Blair stepping down as Prime Minister.
andrew marr • a history of modern britain • a history of modern britain by andrew marr • a review of a history of modern britain • a review of a history of modern britain by andrew
Andrew Marr's A History of Modern Britain is an excellent political history of Britain from the end of World War Two to Tony Blair stepping down as Prime Minister.
andrew marr • a history of modern britain • a history of modern britain by andrew marr • a review of a history of modern britain • a review of a history of modern britain by andrew
Fort Langley National Historic Site in BC
BC's birthplace provides children with many early Canadian things to see, learn and do at this beautifully restored and preserved fur-trading fort on the Fraser River.
british columbia history • fort langley national historic site • fraser river • salish indians • activities for children in the lower mainland
BC's birthplace provides children with many early Canadian things to see, learn and do at this beautifully restored and preserved fur-trading fort on the Fraser River.
british columbia history • fort langley national historic site • fraser river • salish indians • activities for children in the lower mainland
Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot
On the night of November 5th, people celebrate the failure of Catholic conspirators to blow up British Parliament. Guys Fawkes is remembered for this act of tyranny.
guy fawkes • guy fawkes night • november fifth • penny for the guy • gunpowder plot
On the night of November 5th, people celebrate the failure of Catholic conspirators to blow up British Parliament. Guys Fawkes is remembered for this act of tyranny.
guy fawkes • guy fawkes night • november fifth • penny for the guy • gunpowder plot
Local Currencies For Low Carbon Living
Towns worldwide are reviving the ancient practice of creating their own currency as part of a grassroots movement that's "a party rather than a protest march".
local currency • low carbon living • rebuilding community micro-economy • sustainable energy ethical living • transition town culture
Towns worldwide are reviving the ancient practice of creating their own currency as part of a grassroots movement that's "a party rather than a protest march".
local currency • low carbon living • rebuilding community micro-economy • sustainable energy ethical living • transition town culture
Book Review: Match Wits with the Kids
Brush up on forgotten facts or learn something new in this handy overview of English, mathematics, history, geography, the sciences, languages and Classics.
match wits with the kids • general knowledge facts for the whole family • jonathon green • overview of english mathematics history geography • are you smarter than a 5th grader
Brush up on forgotten facts or learn something new in this handy overview of English, mathematics, history, geography, the sciences, languages and Classics.
match wits with the kids • general knowledge facts for the whole family • jonathon green • overview of english mathematics history geography • are you smarter than a 5th grader
Reivers - Scottish English Border
The Border Line between England and Scotland took centuries to agree. Scottish\English knights met in the early\mid thirteenth century in an attempt to resolve its course
scotland • scottish • border reivers • reivers • english scottish border line
The Border Line between England and Scotland took centuries to agree. Scottish\English knights met in the early\mid thirteenth century in an attempt to resolve its course
scotland • scottish • border reivers • reivers • english scottish border line
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