Geoffrey of Monmouth and his Grand, Entertaining Chronicle
In the Candlelit Scriptorium Geoffrey of Monmouth, a clever cleric with an eye for legend…
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…
Basil I Founds the Macedonian Dynasty On Murder
The year 867 CE marked a turning point in the history of the Byzantine Empire….
Ferdinand the Great: Spain’s First Emperor
In the turbulent landscape of 11th-century Iberia, where Christian and Muslim kingdoms vied for power,…
Why Harald Fairhair’s Haircut Sparked a Kingdom’s Birth
Harald Fairhair is a towering figure in Scandinavian history, celebrated as the first king to…
The Ruthless Wu Zetian, China’s Only Female Emperor
In the vast tapestry of Chinese history, few figures are as controversial, enigmatic, and influential…
The Viking Who Thought He’d Sacked Rome
Hastein was one of the most formidable Viking leaders of the 9th century, renowned for his…
How Two Legendary Warrior Siblings Changed the Course of History
The early Islamic era produced a remarkable array of warriors, poets, and leaders whose stories have shaped the cultural memory of the…
Brian Boru: Ireland’s First and Last Great High King
In the tapestry of Irish history, few figures loom as large as Brian Boru. Born…
The Viking King Who Conquered England
Sweyn Forkbeard, known in Old Norse as Sveinn Haraldsson tjúguskegg, stands as one of the…
Edward the Elder: The Overlooked King Who Forged England
Edward the Elder’s life reads like a saga of ambition, warfare, and family intrigue –…
From Child Bride to Warrior Queen
Aethelflæd, Lady of the Mercians, stands as one of the most remarkable and influential women…
The Viking Child given Five Longships on his 12th Birthday for Raiding!
Erik Haraldsson, better known as Erik Bloodaxe, was one of the most formidable and controversial…
