Articles related to "Vortigern"
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
Vortigern & Ambrosius
Although successful in stopping invasion from abroad, Vortigern was forced to fight against his own countrymen at the Battle of Wallop.
vortigern • ambrosius • hengest • wallop • battle of wallop
Although successful in stopping invasion from abroad, Vortigern was forced to fight against his own countrymen at the Battle of Wallop.
vortigern • ambrosius • hengest • wallop • battle of wallop
The Downfall of Vortigern
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.
vortigern • vortimer • hengest • hengest the saxon • saxon rebellion
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.
vortigern • vortimer • hengest • hengest the saxon • saxon rebellion
The Rise of Vortigern
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.
vortigern • overking • hengest • horsa • saxon invasion of england
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.
vortigern • overking • hengest • horsa • saxon invasion of england
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
Arthur and the Fall of Roman Britain (A Review)
In his new book, Edwin Pace hypothesizes that "Arthur" is just one of the many names for a man who was also called Vortigern, "The Proud Tyrant" of Gildas, and Riothamus.
arthur and the fall of roman britain • edwin pace • proud tyrant • riothamus • vortigern
In his new book, Edwin Pace hypothesizes that "Arthur" is just one of the many names for a man who was also called Vortigern, "The Proud Tyrant" of Gildas, and Riothamus.
arthur and the fall of roman britain • edwin pace • proud tyrant • riothamus • vortigern
Gildas: The Monk Who Began the Historical View
Gildas, a monk writing in the 6th century, gives us the first accurate picture of the time of Vortigern, Arthur, and Badon Hill.
gildas • vortigern • arthur • king arthur • badon hill
Gildas, a monk writing in the 6th century, gives us the first accurate picture of the time of Vortigern, Arthur, and Badon Hill.
gildas • vortigern • arthur • king arthur • badon hill
Henry the Sixth Part 3
The great Shakespeare hoax and the third (and final) part of King Henry the Sixth.
william • ireland • shakespeare • vortigern • forgery
The great Shakespeare hoax and the third (and final) part of King Henry the Sixth.
william • ireland • shakespeare • vortigern • forgery
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
King Arthur
King Arthur is the best known name in English History, which is strange, because you would be hard pressed to find a historical figure with less historical evidence.
king arthur • ambrosius aurelianus • romano-british • vortigern • badon
King Arthur is the best known name in English History, which is strange, because you would be hard pressed to find a historical figure with less historical evidence.
king arthur • ambrosius aurelianus • romano-british • vortigern • badon
Overlord: Saxons Learn from Their Enemies
The Saxons learned from the British High-King example how to unite disparate peoples under a common banner.
aelle • vortigern • saxons • sussex • angles
The Saxons learned from the British High-King example how to unite disparate peoples under a common banner.
aelle • vortigern • saxons • sussex • angles
Vortigern, Germanus, and Cunedda
With the help of the travelling Bishop Germanus' and the legendary Cunedda (Kenneth) of Wales, the British were able to contain the threat of Irish settlement and Invasio
vortigern • bishop germanus • cunedda • kenneth of wales • pelagian heresy
With the help of the travelling Bishop Germanus' and the legendary Cunedda (Kenneth) of Wales, the British were able to contain the threat of Irish settlement and Invasio
vortigern • bishop germanus • cunedda • kenneth of wales • pelagian heresy
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
Saxons on Horseback? Why Not?
Why didn't the Saxons fight on horseback? Some of them were trained in Roman legions, so they must have known how. It's a mystery that hasn't yet been solved. ,Why didn't the Saxons fight on horseback? Some of them were trained in Roman legions, so they must have known how. It's a mystery that hasn't yet been solved.
roman britain • romans • roman legions • cavalry • swords
Why didn't the Saxons fight on horseback? Some of them were trained in Roman legions, so they must have known how. It's a mystery that hasn't yet been solved. ,Why didn't the Saxons fight on horseback? Some of them were trained in Roman legions, so they must have known how. It's a mystery that hasn't yet been solved.
roman britain • romans • roman legions • cavalry • swords
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
Wassail
No proper Yule celebration would ever be complete without a steaming cup of Wassail to warm the chill of night whilst encircling the bonfires.
wassail • yule drink • wassailing • waes hail • wassail traditions
No proper Yule celebration would ever be complete without a steaming cup of Wassail to warm the chill of night whilst encircling the bonfires.
wassail • yule drink • wassailing • waes hail • wassail traditions
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
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
Allele, the First Bretwalda
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.
allele • allele the saxon • the first bretwalda • saxon kingdom of sussex • saxon invasion of sussex
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.
allele • allele the saxon • the first bretwalda • saxon kingdom of sussex • saxon invasion of sussex
Poets and Criticisms in 18th Century England
At the beginning of the 18th century, writers of prose and poetry were adhering to rigid rules and forms later described as feeble correctness.
poets and criticisms in 18th century england • nature old ballads forgeries and controversies • english poets pope and wordsworth • samuel johnson against archaic language • natural world and ballad collections
At the beginning of the 18th century, writers of prose and poetry were adhering to rigid rules and forms later described as feeble correctness.
poets and criticisms in 18th century england • nature old ballads forgeries and controversies • english poets pope and wordsworth • samuel johnson against archaic language • natural world and ballad collections
The Merlin Trilogy by Mary Stewart
This week's article is about Arthurian Historical trilogy of Merlin by Mary Stewart.
merlin • stewart • arthurian • historical fiction
This week's article is about Arthurian Historical trilogy of Merlin by Mary Stewart.
merlin • stewart • arthurian • historical fiction
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