The Epic Showdown That Ended Viking Rule in Ireland
Battle of Clontalf (1014) The Battle of Clontarf, fought on Good Friday, April 23, 1014,…
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,…
The Invasion That Made Romans Tremble: The Huns Attack Europe
The Huns, a nomadic group originating from Central Asia, are best known for their dramatic…
The Day That Changed England Forever: The Battle of Hastings
The Battle of Hastings, fought on October 14, 1066, is one of the most pivotal…
How 4,000 Vikings Held an Entire City Hostage
The Viking raids on France, particularly during the 9th century, were a series of dramatic…