A True Miracle? Maybe Only in the Telling
The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle has a curious entry for 797:
This year the Romans cut out the tongue of Pope Leo, put out his eyes, and...
Egbert: First King of All English
After the death of Offa, Egbert, Wessex Warlord Extraordinaire, was free to resume his campaign to rule all of England.
Egbert had gone into exile...
Three Overlords of England: A Study in Political Geography
With the ascending of Egbert to the overlordship, or owner of the title Bretwalda, we can now do a historical analysis of the kingdoms...
Stone Circles: Not Just at Stonehenge
When you think of stone circles, you tend to think of Stonehenge. For whatever reason, Stonehenge has gained fame worldwide as a perfect example...
The Beginning of the Dane-Norse Invasions
It has been mentioned that the first Viking raiders appeared on the shores of Britannia in 787. Now whether this is really the date...
William of Normandy: A Disputed Crown
Let us return now to William of Normandy. He was the Duke of Normandy, a province of great import and military strength at that...
Harald Hardrada: A New Iron Fist Arrives
In 1016, the same year that Canute invaded England and claimed the throne for himself, Harald Hardrada was born in Norway. (Actually, he didn’t...
Harold and the Beginning of the End
With the accomplishments and death of Edward the Confessor, the final piece of the puzzle that is the Norman Conquest is now ready to...
Edward the Confessor
At last we come to the compelling character of Edward the Confessor. Recalling that Aethelred’s second wife was Emma of Normandy, we can begin...
Vikings: Mobile Fighting Machines
One thing the Vikings did seemingly better than the Saxons was fight on the run. By this is meant that the Vikings (and Norsemen)...