Articles related to "Hengist"
Aelle: First of the Great Saxon Kings
Aelle founded the kingdom of the South Saxons, known as Sussex. He was the first of the so-called overlords that ruled Saxon England for generations.
aelle • sussex • saxons • angles • south saxonx
Aelle founded the kingdom of the South Saxons, known as Sussex. He was the first of the so-called overlords that ruled Saxon England for generations.
aelle • sussex • saxons • angles • south saxonx
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
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 Significance and Importance of Kent in Ancient Britain
Kent was the site of many important events in Ancient Britain, including the first written Code of Laws and the first Saxon settlement.
kent • hengist • horsa • saxons • anglo-saxons
Kent was the site of many important events in Ancient Britain, including the first written Code of Laws and the first Saxon settlement.
kent • hengist • horsa • saxons • anglo-saxons
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
The Heptarchy: Anglo-Saxon Ascendancy
The Anglo-Saxon settlers formed seven large kingdoms called the Heptarchy.
angles • saxons • anglo-saxons • britain • saxon britain
The Anglo-Saxon settlers formed seven large kingdoms called the Heptarchy.
angles • saxons • anglo-saxons • britain • saxon britain
The Pictish Connection in Arthurian History
The Picts, marauders from Scotland, contributed to Arthurian history in a few significant ways.
picts • king arthur • roman britain • ancient british history
The Picts, marauders from Scotland, contributed to Arthurian history in a few significant ways.
picts • king arthur • roman britain • ancient british history
Merlin and Stonehenge
Did he build part of the famous monument?
merlin • stonehenge • wales • stones • blue
Did he build part of the famous monument?
merlin • stonehenge • wales • stones • blue
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
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
Welcome to the New Middle-Earth, Pilgrim!
This is the second in a series of essays analyzing previously unpublished works by J.R.R. Tolkien which have been brought to light by the Elvish Linguistic Fellowship.
the peoples of middle-earth • vinyar tengwar • unfinished tales • the lord of the rings • rivers and beacon-hills of gondor
This is the second in a series of essays analyzing previously unpublished works by J.R.R. Tolkien which have been brought to light by the Elvish Linguistic Fellowship.
the peoples of middle-earth • vinyar tengwar • unfinished tales • the lord of the rings • rivers and beacon-hills of gondor
Tip-toe Through the Toponymy
Tolkien may have left clues about his thoughts on Hobbit history and roots in the Shire place-names and family names. Rohan's linguistic ties to other lands such as Dale and the Shire may also be hidden in simple names like Upbourn and Westfold.
shire toponymy • english toponymy • shire place-names • rohan place-names • rohirric
Tolkien may have left clues about his thoughts on Hobbit history and roots in the Shire place-names and family names. Rohan's linguistic ties to other lands such as Dale and the Shire may also be hidden in simple names like Upbourn and Westfold.
shire toponymy • english toponymy • shire place-names • rohan place-names • rohirric
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