Articles related to "Viking Invasions"

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.

York is one of England's most historic cities and was once one of the most important Viking cities in Europe.

Some of the most important work carried on during the Dark Ages was done by humble monks copying ancient manuscripts in cold, dark monasteries.

Located 42 miles north of Newcastle-Upon-Tyne UK, the restored Bamburgh Castle has a violent history dating back before the Anglo-Saxon era.

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.

The Isle Of Man has been invaded by at least four different nations, but still retains its own indigenous customary rights.

Hogmanay in Scotland is adapted from pagan festivals throughout Scotland's history. Here are some of the household traditions of a Scottish New Year's Eve

Learning how Old English became Middle English sets the foundation for understanding many of the words and phrases in the English language used today.

A new social history depicting scenes from the town and countryside of medieval England.

A wide-ranging survey of commercial life in Britain, from the Viking era, through to the sixteenth century.

The question of the dating of Beowulf has given rise to a variety of scholarly opinions about when the famous Anglo-Saxon epic was composed.

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

Five hundred years before Columbus sailed west, the Vikings had already made the trip to North America.

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

Despite William the Conqueror's determination to invade England, he would not have had a sizable army or psycological advantage at Hastings without the help of the Pope.