Beowulf: An Anglo-Saxon Epic of Heroism and Monsters
The Origins and Significance of Beowulf Beowulf, the oldest surviving epic poem in Old English…
Resurrecting the Roman Empire
The Military Campaigns of the Byzantine Empire 527-564 Introduction The Byzantine Empire, also known as…
The Germanic Invaders of England – 1. The Jutes
The story of the Jutes in Britain is an often overlooked chapter in the island’s…
How a Barbarian King’s Secret Pact with God Changed the Course of History!
Introduction Clovis I, also known as Chlodovech, was a pivotal figure in the history of…
Charlemagne: The Ruthless King Who United Western Europe
During the first three decades of Charlemagne’s reign, military campaigns dominated his rule, driven by…
The Treaty of Verdun (843): The Foundation of modern france and germany
Background The Carolingian Empire, established by Charlemagne, was one of the most powerful entities in…
The Muslim Conquest of the Iberian peninsula
The Prelude: A World in Flux The Iberian Peninsula, prior to the Muslim invasion, was…
William the Conqueror: The Man Who Changed England Forever
Early Life and Rise to Power William the Conqueror, originally known as William the Bastard,…
Vikings vs Anglo-Saxons: The Battle of Stamford Bridge
The Battle of Stamford Bridge, fought on September 25, 1066, stands as one of the…
The Epic Showdown That Ended Viking Rule in Ireland
Battle of Clontalf (1014) The Battle of Clontarf, fought on Good Friday, April 23, 1014,…
Anglo-Saxon Culture in Britain
Not simply a warrior society The End of Roman Britain As the 5th century dawned,…
The clash that halted the spread of Islam in Europe
Battle of Tours (732) The Battle of Tours, also known as the Battle of Poitiers,…
‘vandalism’: The Final Sacking of Rome 455CE
Background In the mid-5th century, the Western Roman Empire was engulfed in political chaos. The…
How the Visigoths slipped through a gate to capture mighty Rome
The Second Fall of Rome: 410 AD The Visigoths, a Germanic tribe, had been pushed…
390 BCE: The First Sacking of Rome
How a flock of geese saved Rome The Gauls In the summer of 390 BCE,…