Trading with the Enemy: How Vikings Became Merchants Across Europe
The Norse, often depicted as fierce raiders and warriors, are also celebrated for their remarkable…
Thor: The Norse God of Thunder
Thor, the mighty god of thunder in Norse mythology, stands as one of the most…
The Venerable Bede: England’s First Historian
The Venerable Bede’s Ecclesiastical History of the English People stands as a monumental achievement in…
Dark Ages Crime and Punishment: The Brutal Justice System
The Dark Ages, characterized by its lack of centralized governance and pervasive violence, saw the…
Odin: The Norse God of War and Wisdom
In the mist-shrouded realms of Norse mythology, few figures loom as large as Odin, the…
The Viking Attack on Lindisfarne: A Turning Point in British History
On June 8, 793 AD, an event occurred that would send shockwaves across Europe and…
Benedict of Nursia and the Founding of Monte Cassino: The Birth of Western Monasticism
In the early 6th century, a pivotal moment in European history unfolded on a rocky…
The First Crusade: A Key Moment in History
The First Crusade, launched in 1095, was a watershed moment that reshaped the political and…
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…
Viking ‘wallet’ found on Isle of Man
A rare Viking horde discovered Two British metal detectorists have stumbled upon an extraordinary archaeological…
Saint Patrick: The Apostle of Ireland
The Apostle of Ireland Saint Patrick, widely revered as the patron saint of Ireland, led…
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…
Anglo-Saxon Culture in Britain
Not simply a warrior society The End of Roman Britain As the 5th century dawned,…
Why the Dark Ages weren’t so dark
Despite its name, the Dark Ages were not entirely dark and saw significant cultural and…