Otto I The First Holy Roman Emperor
Early Life and Ascension to Power Otto I was born on November 23, 912, the…
Viking ‘wallet’ found on Isle of Man
A rare Viking horde discovered Two British metal detectorists have stumbled upon an extraordinary archaeological…
Weapons of the Vikings
Armed for Battle: The Iconic Weapons of the Vikings In the harsh light of archaeological…
The Varangian Guard: Elite Warriors of the Byzantine Empire
Elite Warriors of the Byzantine Empire In the annals of military history, few units have…
Ethelred the Unready: A Reign of Misfortune and Misconceptions
A Reign of Misfortune and Misconceptions Ethelred II, infamously known as “the Unready,” reigned as…
The Foundation of Germany: Henry the Fowler’s Rise to Power
Henry the Fowler’s Rise to Power The early 10th century marked a pivotal moment in…
The Norman Invasion of Ireland: The start of Britain’s Involvement in Ireland
The start of Britain’s Involvement in Ireland Background and Context The Norman invasion of Ireland…
Harald Hardrada: The Last Great Viking Warrior-King
Harald Sigurdsson, better known as Harald Hardrada (“hard ruler”), stands as one of the most…
Irene of Athens: The Empress Who Shaped Byzantine History
The Empress Who Shaped Byzantine History Early Life and Rise to Power Irene’s origins were…
Harald Bluetooth: The Viking King Who Forged Denmark Through Conquest
Harald Bluetooth, the 10th-century Danish king, is remembered not only for unifying Denmark but also…
Saint Patrick: The Apostle of Ireland
The Apostle of Ireland Saint Patrick, widely revered as the patron saint of Ireland, led…
King Æthelstan: The Forgotten Architect of England
In the annals of English history, few monarchs have left as indelible a mark as…
How Norman Warriors Became Mediterranean Kings
Origins of the Normans The Normans originated from the Viking settlers who arrived in the…
The Ancient Irish Brehon Laws: A Sophisticated Legal System Ahead of Its Time
The Brehon laws of ancient Ireland stand as a testament to the rich cultural and…
The Germanic Invaders of England – 3. The Saxons
The Coming of the Saxons Traditional accounts, such as those provided by the 8th-century monk…
