Articles related to "Saxons"
The Anglo-Saxon Warrior
From the fall of Roman Britain, to the coming of the Normans, the warrior culture of the Anglo-Saxons ruled Britain.
anglo-saxon warrior • anglo-saxon armor • anglo-saxon weapons • anglo-saxon sword • anglo-saxon spear
From the fall of Roman Britain, to the coming of the Normans, the warrior culture of the Anglo-Saxons ruled Britain.
anglo-saxon warrior • anglo-saxon armor • anglo-saxon weapons • anglo-saxon sword • anglo-saxon spear
Saxon History Alive at West Stow
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.
west stow • anglo-saxon • reconstructed village • archaeology • archeology
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.
west stow • anglo-saxon • reconstructed village • archaeology • archeology
The Saxon Kingdoms
England (the land of the Angles) was born in the 7th century, a new country made up of a number of rival Kingdoms.
saxon kingdoms • kingdom of northumbria • kingdom of mercia • kingdom of wessex • kingdom of the west saxons
England (the land of the Angles) was born in the 7th century, a new country made up of a number of rival Kingdoms.
saxon kingdoms • kingdom of northumbria • kingdom of mercia • kingdom of wessex • kingdom of the west saxons
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
King Alfred the Great
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.
alfred the great • dark ages • athelwulf • ashdown • burghal system
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.
alfred the great • dark ages • athelwulf • ashdown • burghal system
The Coracle
The use of the coracle was once prevalent throughout the British Isles.
coracle • britain • water • transportation • history
The use of the coracle was once prevalent throughout the British Isles.
coracle • britain • water • transportation • 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
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
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
Dresden Regional Transportation
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.
saxon switzerland • sightseeing in saxony • day trip from dresden • sächsische schweiz national park • bastei brücke
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.
saxon switzerland • sightseeing in saxony • day trip from dresden • sächsische schweiz national park • bastei brücke
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
The Dream of the Rood
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.
the dream of the rood • anglo-saxon literature • anglo-saxon poetry • religious poetry • religious symbols
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.
the dream of the rood • anglo-saxon literature • anglo-saxon poetry • religious poetry • religious symbols
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
Urien of Rheged
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.
urien of rheged • rheged • urien • second saxon offensive • war against rhegeed
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.
urien of rheged • rheged • urien • second saxon offensive • war against rhegeed
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
1066 And All That
The Battle of Hastings was fought on 14 October. The Travelsleuth visits the site at Battle, in East Sussex and discovers a superb hotel nearby.
england • norman • king • william • harold
The Battle of Hastings was fought on 14 October. The Travelsleuth visits the site at Battle, in East Sussex and discovers a superb hotel nearby.
england • norman • king • william • harold
Choosing a Baby Name from Tolkien
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.
baby names tolkien • baby names lotr • baby names lord of the rings • choosing tolkien baby names • elvish names
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.
baby names tolkien • baby names lotr • baby names lord of the rings • choosing tolkien baby names • elvish names
Cadwallon ap Cadfan
Emerging from the gloom of the Dark Ages, Cadwallon was one of the last of the British kings to overthrown an Anglo-Saxon Kingdom.
cadwallong • cadfan • penda • king edwin • king oswald
Emerging from the gloom of the Dark Ages, Cadwallon was one of the last of the British kings to overthrown an Anglo-Saxon Kingdom.
cadwallong • cadfan • penda • king edwin • king oswald
The Excavation at Sutton Hoo
The burial ship uncovered in the mound at Sutton Hoo is the greatest single find in Anglo-Saxon archaeology.
sutton hoo • excavation at sutton hoo • burial mound at sutton hoo • king raedwald • burial ship
The burial ship uncovered in the mound at Sutton Hoo is the greatest single find in Anglo-Saxon archaeology.
sutton hoo • excavation at sutton hoo • burial mound at sutton hoo • king raedwald • burial ship
Knights at the Opera, Part 2 - Arthurian Knights
Let’s see how the legends of King Arthur have been interpreted on the opera stage in three different centuries: the 17th, the 19th, and the 20th.
opera • opera • king arthur • arthurian • crusades
Let’s see how the legends of King Arthur have been interpreted on the opera stage in three different centuries: the 17th, the 19th, and the 20th.
opera • opera • king arthur • arthurian • crusades
Tolkien's Middle-earth doesn't look like Medieval Europe
A refutation of the medievalist interpretation of J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth.
middle-earth • peter jackson • j.r.r. tolkien • medieval • feudalism
A refutation of the medievalist interpretation of J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth.
middle-earth • peter jackson • j.r.r. tolkien • medieval • feudalism
Bringing Beowulf to Life
Students and teachers are excited about the recent film release of Beowulf. These activities bring the epic poem to life in the high school English classroom.
beowulf movie • beowulf lesson plan • beowulf activities • high school english • english lesson plan
Students and teachers are excited about the recent film release of Beowulf. These activities bring the epic poem to life in the high school English classroom.
beowulf movie • beowulf lesson plan • beowulf activities • high school english • english lesson plan
Dario Argento's Tenebre
A review of the 1982 Dario Argento film Tenebre, a movie that marked the director's return to his giallo roots.
horror • movies • videos • dvd • laserdisc
A review of the 1982 Dario Argento film Tenebre, a movie that marked the director's return to his giallo roots.
horror • movies • videos • dvd • laserdisc
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
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
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
Ine
Ine was neither the son nor the father of a king, but in his laws he left a lasting legacy in England.
ine • king • wessex • laws • athelheard
Ine was neither the son nor the father of a king, but in his laws he left a lasting legacy in England.
ine • king • wessex • laws • athelheard
England's Oldest Roman Town
Lying just an hour from London by train, Colchester has managed to preserve its ancient buildings and heritage from developers, while allowing modernity to flourish
colchester • norman castle • roman temple • roman emperor claudius • balterne gate
Lying just an hour from London by train, Colchester has managed to preserve its ancient buildings and heritage from developers, while allowing modernity to flourish
colchester • norman castle • roman temple • roman emperor claudius • balterne gate
Augustine of Kent
Augustine of Kent or Canterbury brought a lasting Christianity to the island of Britain.
st. augustine • kent • canterbury • ethelburt • thanet
Augustine of Kent or Canterbury brought a lasting Christianity to the island of Britain.
st. augustine • kent • canterbury • ethelburt • thanet
The Origins of the Apostrophe
Argued over and insisted upon, the apostrophe is one of the favourite issues of grammar pedants. But they may not be as correct as they think...
apostrophe • lynne truss • eats shoots and leaves • grammar • samuel johnson
Argued over and insisted upon, the apostrophe is one of the favourite issues of grammar pedants. But they may not be as correct as they think...
apostrophe • lynne truss • eats shoots and leaves • grammar • samuel johnson
Carl Ferdinand Wilhelm Walther
A look at the life and work of C. F. W. walther, founder of the Missouri Synod as well as Concordia Seminary in St. Louis and the Synodical Conference. Dr. Walther was voted the most influential American Lutheran by readers of this forum.
luther • lutheran • walther • missouri • lc-ms
A look at the life and work of C. F. W. walther, founder of the Missouri Synod as well as Concordia Seminary in St. Louis and the Synodical Conference. Dr. Walther was voted the most influential American Lutheran by readers of this forum.
luther • lutheran • walther • missouri • lc-ms
Christina of Markyate
In medieval society most young women accepted the suitors chosen by their parents and they married when they were instructed to do so. But what if they didn't?
christina of markyate • battle of hastings • william the conqueror • anglo-saxon • norman era
In medieval society most young women accepted the suitors chosen by their parents and they married when they were instructed to do so. But what if they didn't?
christina of markyate • battle of hastings • william the conqueror • anglo-saxon • norman era
Christmas, the Holidays, and DIY
How to combine Christmas, Hanukkah, Wiccan Yule, and other seasonal preparations with routine DIY home maintenance projects. Take care of gutter cleaning and painting.
christmas • hanukkah • chanukah • kwanzaa • wiccan yule
How to combine Christmas, Hanukkah, Wiccan Yule, and other seasonal preparations with routine DIY home maintenance projects. Take care of gutter cleaning and painting.
christmas • hanukkah • chanukah • kwanzaa • wiccan yule
Haunted Bamburgh Castle, Northumberland UK
With Bamburgh Castle's historic and turbulent past, paranormal activity has been witnessed by ghost hunters and psychic visitors.
haunted bamburgh castle northumberland uk • english fortress north sea • bamburgh paranormal activity ghost hunters psychic • oldest castle england anglo saxon norman viking sc • ghost green jane clock tower steps stumbles falls
With Bamburgh Castle's historic and turbulent past, paranormal activity has been witnessed by ghost hunters and psychic visitors.
haunted bamburgh castle northumberland uk • english fortress north sea • bamburgh paranormal activity ghost hunters psychic • oldest castle england anglo saxon norman viking sc • ghost green jane clock tower steps stumbles falls
The Medieval Woman
In William the Conqueror's time women searched for ways to avoid male domination. Entering a convent or becoming an anchoress were two choices for medieval women.
medieval women • william the conqueror • terry jones • w. m. labarge • penguin books
In William the Conqueror's time women searched for ways to avoid male domination. Entering a convent or becoming an anchoress were two choices for medieval women.
medieval women • william the conqueror • terry jones • w. m. labarge • penguin books
Easter - Where do the Easter Bunny and Easter Eggs come from?
Where do the Easter Bunny and Easter eggs come from? Read this article to find out!
easter • easter rabbit • easter bunny • easter egg • hot cross bun
Where do the Easter Bunny and Easter eggs come from? Read this article to find out!
easter • easter rabbit • easter bunny • easter egg • hot cross bun
Dear Gandalf ...
Speculations (some serious, some not so serious) on Gandalf's early movements and career.
gandalf • middle-earth • dunedain • j.r.r. tolkien • the lord of the rings
Speculations (some serious, some not so serious) on Gandalf's early movements and career.
gandalf • middle-earth • dunedain • j.r.r. tolkien • the lord of the rings
The Emperor Carausius
The rebel emperor of Britain and Gaul for eight years, Carausius's story is one of piracy, betrayal and political intrigue during the third century AD.
carausius • emperor carausius • carausius ruler of britain and gaul • carausius emperor of britain and gaul • emperor of britain and gaul
The rebel emperor of Britain and Gaul for eight years, Carausius's story is one of piracy, betrayal and political intrigue during the third century AD.
carausius • emperor carausius • carausius ruler of britain and gaul • carausius emperor of britain and gaul • emperor of britain and gaul
Homeschool Math Curriculum Reviews
Learn what to look for in a math curriculum and how to read curriculum reviews to decide which homeschool math curriculum is right for your family.
homeschool math curriculum reviews • math curriculum • evaluate curriculum • home school math • homeschool math curriculum
Learn what to look for in a math curriculum and how to read curriculum reviews to decide which homeschool math curriculum is right for your family.
homeschool math curriculum reviews • math curriculum • evaluate curriculum • home school math • homeschool math curriculum
Cadbury: Was It Camelot?
A historical and geographical examination of the claim that Cadbury Castle was Arthur's stronghold.
king arthur • camelot • cadbury castle • south cadbury • geoffrey ashe
A historical and geographical examination of the claim that Cadbury Castle was Arthur's stronghold.
king arthur • camelot • cadbury castle • south cadbury • geoffrey ashe
Beyond The Sword
Weapons beyond the ordinary sword in medieval times
sword catapult • balista • warhamme • axe • siege weapons
Weapons beyond the ordinary sword in medieval times
sword catapult • balista • warhamme • axe • siege weapons
Encyclopedias-Get The World's Information for Free
It's not like the old days when you had to go to the library to find an encyclopedia. Now you can find the most up-to-date information...and for free!
homeschool • homeschooling • frugal • encyclopedia • reference
It's not like the old days when you had to go to the library to find an encyclopedia. Now you can find the most up-to-date information...and for free!
homeschool • homeschooling • frugal • encyclopedia • reference
How Mother Goose Gained a Gander
King John sets his seal to Magna Charta, loses a friend but gains a gander for Mother Goose.
england • foklore • legend • magna charta • king john
King John sets his seal to Magna Charta, loses a friend but gains a gander for Mother Goose.
england • foklore • legend • magna charta • king john
The Picts
Sometimes called "The Painted Men", the Picts came out of nowhere to rule the north of Britain.
picts • painted men • caledonians • hadrian's wall • pict tattoos
Sometimes called "The Painted Men", the Picts came out of nowhere to rule the north of Britain.
picts • painted men • caledonians • hadrian's wall • pict tattoos
Wartburg Castle
A look at the Wartburg Castle, its architecture, its history, its place in Germany,and its place in the Reformation. Dating back almost to the first millenium, the castle has been a witness to history and a midwife of the Reformation.
luther • junker • george • translate • new
A look at the Wartburg Castle, its architecture, its history, its place in Germany,and its place in the Reformation. Dating back almost to the first millenium, the castle has been a witness to history and a midwife of the Reformation.
luther • junker • george • translate • new
Catercorner
A guest article by Dr. Gary Lehmann on the origin of catercorner.
kitty-corner • caty-corner • cater-corner • catawampus
A guest article by Dr. Gary Lehmann on the origin of catercorner.
kitty-corner • caty-corner • cater-corner • catawampus
Castle Keep at Newcastle England
Once part of the Roman defense system in Northumberland England, the Castle Keep warded off invaders for almost 17 centuries.
castle keep newcastle england • wiiliam the conquerer robert curthose monkchester • henry ii stone bailey citizens hid during invasion • henry iii black gate outer stone gateway • roman river tyne pons aelius emperor hadrian
Once part of the Roman defense system in Northumberland England, the Castle Keep warded off invaders for almost 17 centuries.
castle keep newcastle england • wiiliam the conquerer robert curthose monkchester • henry ii stone bailey citizens hid during invasion • henry iii black gate outer stone gateway • roman river tyne pons aelius emperor hadrian
Comfrey for the Urban Herb Garden
This next installment of "Medicinal Herbs for Small Gardens" focuses on easy-to-grow comfrey, and includes recipes for medicinal preparation and the usual dose of magic.
healing plants • comfrey • comfrey folklore • healing herb • medicinal herb
This next installment of "Medicinal Herbs for Small Gardens" focuses on easy-to-grow comfrey, and includes recipes for medicinal preparation and the usual dose of magic.
healing plants • comfrey • comfrey folklore • healing herb • medicinal herb
European Rock and Metal Festivals
A brief guide to Europe's best hard rock and metal festivals, from Wacken Open Air and Hellfest to Tuska Open Air, Italy's Gods Of Metal and the Sweden Rock Festival.
european rock and metal festivals • europe's biggest and best heavy metal festivals • europe's best hard rock and metal festivals • wacken open air line-up and details • hellfest summer open air line-up and details
A brief guide to Europe's best hard rock and metal festivals, from Wacken Open Air and Hellfest to Tuska Open Air, Italy's Gods Of Metal and the Sweden Rock Festival.
european rock and metal festivals • europe's biggest and best heavy metal festivals • europe's best hard rock and metal festivals • wacken open air line-up and details • hellfest summer open air line-up and details
Film Review: The Lion in Winter
The Lion in Winter is a 1960s classic beloved of medieval history buffs and Katherine hepburn fans alike.
the lion in winter • eleanor of aquitaine • henry ii • katherine hepburn • peter o'toole
The Lion in Winter is a 1960s classic beloved of medieval history buffs and Katherine hepburn fans alike.
the lion in winter • eleanor of aquitaine • henry ii • katherine hepburn • peter o'toole
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