Articles related to "Saxon"

Ethelwulf was the oldest son of King Egbert and ruled Wessex on behalf of his father, starting in 825.

Although our knowledge of Anglo-Saxon culture is very limited, thanks to Bede, we do know the names of the 10 Anglo-Saxon months.

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.

In 442 AD, Hengest led the Saxons in an uprising against the British and started a war that would continue on and off for over a century.

Sutton Hoo is regarded as the most important archaeological source for anglo-saxon Britain. A new hoard recently discovered in Staffordshire, however, could provide a cha

From the fall of Roman Britain, to the coming of the Normans, the warrior culture of the Anglo-Saxons ruled Britain.

The dream of every person with a metal detector is to find a stash of buried treasure; for Terry Herbert the dream has come true.

These dykes show the impressive capabilities of the Saxons, who often get a bad press with their rule being considered the Dark Ages in Britain

In the seventh century, the Anglo-Saxon monetary system transitioned from gold coins to small silver pennies, sometimes misnamed 'sceattas'.

Located in the market town of Hexam on the River Tyne between Newcastle and Carlisle, the Abbey is one of the main attractions in this area of Northumberland.

At the end of the fifth century, the Saxon warrior Allele carved out his own kingdom in Sussex. Soon after, he disappears from history, a possible victim of Arthur.

Brian Bates' book "The Way of Wyrd" tells of the remarkable adventures of an Anglo-Saxon Shaman in the Mysterious world of Ancient England.

Nature, rock climbing, hiking, cycling, canoeing, and cultural sights are popular in Saxon Switzerland (Sächsische Schweiz) in the Elbe Valley near Dresden in Germany.

Enjoy an excellent family day out at West Stow and the surrounding country park in the East of England where history is brought to life.

The largest hoard of Anglo Saxon gold ever found has been discovered in a field in Staffordshire, north west England, by an amateur archaeologist with a metal detector.

When writing fiction, always choose Anglo Saxon based words. They are vivid and vibrant and ignite the reader's imagination and feelings.

When writing fiction it is usually best to use the Anglo Saxon version of a word rather than the Latin or Greek. What exactly is the difference between these two forms?

Ipswich is a one of England's earliest continuously settled towns, with a long history from the Anglo-Saxon foundation through to modern times.

France's judicial system is to be overhauled by president Sarkozy as he plans to scrap the controversial juge d'instruction (examining judge) role.

Repton, ancient capital of the Kingdom of Mercia, boasts an 8th Century Crypt which was the resting place of St Wystan. Many pilgrims flocked to venerate this saint.

September the 12th is a day dedicated to St. Eanswythe, a little known Saint but an important one in early UK Christianity.

Also known as Edmund I, Edmund the Magnificent ruled England from 939 until his death in 946.

England (the land of the Angles) was born in the 7th century, a new country made up of a number of rival Kingdoms.

King Alfred the Great is the only monarch in British history to be called "The Great". During the Dark Age of Britain he would be a great warrior, leader, and statesman.

This love story set in medieval England is based on real historical figures whose strong bond defies the traps of intrigue-ridden court of Edward the Confessor.

A branch of Christianity formed on the so-called Celtic fringes of Britain shortly after the Romans left and before the country was "officially" converted is flourishing.

The use of the coracle was once prevalent throughout the British Isles.

A description of the early years of Hertford and Hertfordshire, and the wars between Saxons and Danes that led to Hertford's foundation.

Discount passes for trains, buses, and steamboats allow for cheap day trips from Dresden in Germany to the Saxon Switzerland National Park and to see porcelain in Meißen.

King Alfred the Great's defeat of the Danes freed England from foreign occupation and established England as a unified power.

Less than two miles north of Bishop Auckland stands a relic of the early Roman occupation of Britain. A similar distance to the west is one that dates from Saxon times

In 367 AD all of Britain's barbarian enemies - the Irish, Saxons, Franks, and Picts, launched a series of raids and attacks all along the borders.

What do Saxon kings, Thomas Wyatt, and Sir Walter Raleigh all have in common? They have either worshipped in, or are buried in, this ancient West Country parish church.

Denounced by the chronicler Gildas as beyond redemption, Maelgwn may have been the greatest of British Kings in the years following Arthur.

The 'Dream of the Rood' is a definitive masterpiece of Anglo-Saxon poetry allowing the reader a small glimpse into the early Anglo-Saxon's adoption of Christianity.

Vortigern was the first recorded ruler of post-Roman Britain. Unfortunately, his best remembered deed was to invite Hengest the Saxon to come and fight for Britain.

Starting in 570AD the Saxons moved against the British. The fight began with the Saxon conquest of the south and ended with the war against Rheged.

The Romans may have left the fourth oldest Roman city in Britain over 1,000 years ago, but each summer it teems with life as thousands of schoolchildren explore the site.

English religious poetry is a fine tradition, but it was ushered in at its dawn by an Anglo-Saxon poem that still moves the reader by its faith.

Questions and answers about the history of the most famous battle fought between the Romano-British and the Saxon invaders.

Egbert was king of Wessex during Britain's Early Middle Ages and ruled from 802 until his death in 839.

JRR Tolkien has inspired a number of parents to call their babies Galadriel and Arwen. Here are some Professor-esque alternatives for Middle-Earth baby names.

Emerging from the gloom of the Dark Ages, Cadwallon was one of the last of the British kings to overthrown an Anglo-Saxon Kingdom.

Pope Gregory I was one of the most important Roman Catholic Pontiffs during the Centuries after the collapse of the Roman Empire in the West.

In 871, King Ethelred and Prince Alfred led the army of Wessex to one of the few early victories by the Anglo-Saxon's over the Danish Invaders.

King Ethelwulf of Wessex had a number of sons who also became kings following his death.

The burial ship uncovered in the mound at Sutton Hoo is the greatest single find in Anglo-Saxon archaeology.

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.

Many children and parents struggle with homeschool math curriculum. Depending on the student's learning style, parents should pick the math curriculum that suits him.

Germany's largest fortress, Festung Königstein, towers over the Elbe Valley in the Saxon Switzerland area. It is a popular day trip by S-Bahn train from nearby Dresden.