The First Crusade: A Key Moment in History
The First Crusade, launched in 1095, was a watershed moment that reshaped the political and…
The Fall of Rome: Odoacer’s Rise and the End of an Empire
On September 4, 476 CE, a pivotal moment in world history unfolded in the city…
Three Days of Battle That Ended 100 Years of Magyar Raids
In the mid-10th century, Europe faced a formidable threat from the east. The Magyars, a…
Otto I The First Holy Roman Emperor
Early Life and Ascension to Power Otto I was born on November 23, 912, the…
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…
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…
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 Germanic Invaders of England – 3. The Saxons
The Coming of the Saxons Traditional accounts, such as those provided by the 8th-century monk…
The Germanic Invaders of England – 2. The Angles
The story of the Angles and their invasion of Britain is a fascinating chapter in…
The Scotti: Ireland’s successful invaders of Britain
The earliest recorded use of the term “Scotti” can be found in the Nomina Provinciarum…
