Berber Resistance to the Arab Invasion: Defiance and Adaptation
The story of the Berber resistance to the Arab invasion of North Africa is one…
The Naked Rebellion of Lady Godiva
Lady Godiva’s legendary naked protest is one of English history’s most enduring tales, an account…
Gerald of Wales: Britain’s First Travel Writer
Few figures from the medieval period have so vividly described their world, or themselves, as…
When Rome Sent A Fearful Monk to Save Britain
St. Augustine’s mission to Britain in 597 CE marks a pivotal moment in the history…
The Secret Roman Cult That Rivaled Christianity
In the shadowed corridors of ancient Rome, beneath the bustling streets and within the hearts…
Basil I Founds the Macedonian Dynasty On Murder
The year 867 CE marked a turning point in the history of the Byzantine Empire….
Why Genghis Khan Owed His Empire to Horses
At the dawn of the 13th century, as Genghis Khan forged the largest contiguous land…
Settlers on the Island of Fire
The Norse settlement of Iceland is one of the most dramatic and well-documented episodes of the Viking…
Visiting the Dark Ages: Places to Visit in Norway and Iceland
The most interesting places to visit in no particular order are: Historical Museum Oslo, Norway…
The Ruthless Wu Zetian, China’s Only Female Emperor
In the vast tapestry of Chinese history, few figures are as controversial, enigmatic, and influential…
Visiting the Dark Ages: Places to see in Denmark
For dark age history enthusiasts, Denmark offers a rich tapestry of sites that bring the Viking…
The End of Roman Britain
In the early fifth century, the Roman Empire, once the unchallenged master of the Mediterranean…
Ethiopia After the Fall of Rome: A Millennium of Power and Faith
Ethiopia, perched on the Horn of Africa, boasts one of the world’s most continuous and…
Dark Age Ireland Before The Vikings
By the late-4th century, around the time that the Roman legions were abandoning neighboring Britain,…
Visiting the Dark Ages: Places To See In Ireland
1. Glendalough, County Wicklow A gem of early Christian monastic settlements, Glendalough was founded in…
