Early Arthurian Britain – Languages
The languages of the fifth century Britons evolved from a common Indo-European language dubbed, “Common Celtic.” It was probably imported into Britain beginning...
Overlord: Saxons Learn from Their Enemies
With the accession of Aelle to the position of “overlord” (for lack of a better word) of the Germanic lands in Britain, the idea...
“A Party For Ordinary Blokes:” The Birth of Britain’s Labour Party, 1900-1924
One of the greatest political events of 20th-century British history was the twin rise to prominence of the Labour Party and the sudden demise...
Oradour-sur-Glane: Site of a Massacre
The unique yet nauseating site of the memorial village of Oradour-sur-Glane, which in 1944 was the site of a horrific massacre.
Oradour-sur-Glane changed forever in...
Welsh History: A Sense of Wales
The Laws of Hywel Dda
After Rhodri Mawr was killed in battle fighting an English army, his grandson, Hywel Dda (Howell the Good), was able...
Welsh History: Introduction
On the morning of 20 September 1997, a large crowd was gathered at the Cardiff headquarters of Plaid Cymru, the Party of Wales. After...
The Conscience of His Generation: George Lansbury, Pacifism, and the 1930s
There seldom has been a more committed idealist in British politics than George Lansbury. He once wrote that he sympathized with "...those who stand...
Cultural Treasures: The Fortified Churches in Transylvania
The fortified churches in Transylvania were the trademark of the Saxon population brought here by King Geza II of Hungary, in the 12th century....
Did Arthur Really Live? A Critical Look
“The fact is that there is no historical evidence about Arthur; we must reject him from our histories and, above all, from the titles...
Berwick Bridge: Open at Last
After the overspends and overruns, the bridge had to be completed oin a fixed term contract. Would this solve or exacerbate the problems?
The...