Articles related to "Saxon Britain"
A Clash of Beliefs: Religion in Anglo-Saxon Britain
The Germanic tribes were used to worshipping gods who helped them achieve material goals. Christianity offered a far different kind of religious structure.
christianity • anglo-saxons • saxons • ancient british history
The Germanic tribes were used to worshipping gods who helped them achieve material goals. Christianity offered a far different kind of religious structure.
christianity • anglo-saxons • saxons • ancient 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
Celtic Christianity Gains Popularity
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.
celtic • christianity • romans • anglo-saxons • britain
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.
celtic • christianity • romans • anglo-saxons • britain
Danegeld: Another Word for Blackmail
To keep the Danes (and other Viking invaders) happy, Saxons often paid a sort of blackmail called Danegeld.
danegeld • danelaw • anglo-saxon britain • alfred the great • ancient british history
To keep the Danes (and other Viking invaders) happy, Saxons often paid a sort of blackmail called Danegeld.
danegeld • danelaw • anglo-saxon britain • alfred the great • ancient british history
Ethelbald: First Great King of Mercia
Ethelbald brought most of Southern Britain under his sway under the banner of Mercia and paved the way for Mercia's most famous king, Offa.
ethelbald • anglo-saxon britain • saxons • ancient british history
Ethelbald brought most of Southern Britain under his sway under the banner of Mercia and paved the way for Mercia's most famous king, Offa.
ethelbald • anglo-saxon britain • saxons • ancient british history
Offa's Dyke: Moving Earth and Earth
Offa's Dyke was a monumental achievement. It was a huge ditch coupled with a huge earthwork that proved virtually impregnable.
offa's dyke • offa • mercia • anglo-saxon britain • saxons
Offa's Dyke was a monumental achievement. It was a huge ditch coupled with a huge earthwork that proved virtually impregnable.
offa's dyke • offa • mercia • anglo-saxon britain • saxons
Offa: Mercia's Greatest King
Offa was the greatest king Mercia ever had. He was a powerful man, holding sway over southern Britain. He influence Charlemagne and the pope.
offa • mercia • anglo-saxon britain • saxons • ancient british history
Offa was the greatest king Mercia ever had. He was a powerful man, holding sway over southern Britain. He influence Charlemagne and the pope.
offa • mercia • anglo-saxon britain • saxons • ancient british history
The Danelaw (Or, How to Gain on Your Neighbors While Claiming to Protect Them)
Alfred the Great gained a lot from his smashing victory over the Vikings, including territory and political alliances. He proved to be a shrewd tactician in peace as well as in war.
alfred the great • anglo-saxon britain • danelaw • danes • vikings
Alfred the Great gained a lot from his smashing victory over the Vikings, including territory and political alliances. He proved to be a shrewd tactician in peace as well as in war.
alfred the great • anglo-saxon britain • danelaw • danes • vikings
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 Thegn: Beholden to His King
The thegn got to rule a manor in his lord's name, in return for a pledge to serve in the lord's military service.
thegn • thane • anglo-saxon britain • ancient british history
The thegn got to rule a manor in his lord's name, in return for a pledge to serve in the lord's military service.
thegn • thane • anglo-saxon britain • ancient british history
Visiting Wroxeter Roman City
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.
roman britain • welsh kings • anglo-saxon britain • welsh marches • archaeology
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.
roman britain • welsh kings • anglo-saxon britain • welsh marches • archaeology
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
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
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
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
Sutton Hoo and the Staffordshire Hoard
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
sutton hoo • anglo saxon • angle • saxon • archaeology
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
sutton hoo • anglo saxon • angle • saxon • archaeology
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
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 Anglo-Saxon Kingship: A Different Sort of Succession
The Germanic kings got (and kept) their thrones by fighting, not by bloodlines.
saxon kings • anglo-saxon kings • ancient british history
The Germanic kings got (and kept) their thrones by fighting, not by bloodlines.
saxon kings • anglo-saxon kings • 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
The Weapons of War in Anglo-Saxon England
The Germanic tribes used other weapons and other forms of warfare to their advantage, but the ones discussed above were the main means to the end of conquest, a desire that ran deep in the blood of every Jute, Angle, Saxon.
angles • saxons • jutes • anglo-saxons • anglo-saxon england
The Germanic tribes used other weapons and other forms of warfare to their advantage, but the ones discussed above were the main means to the end of conquest, a desire that ran deep in the blood of every Jute, Angle, Saxon.
angles • saxons • jutes • anglo-saxons • anglo-saxon england
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
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