The Muslim Conquest of the Iberian peninsula
The Prelude: A World in Flux The Iberian Peninsula, prior to the Muslim invasion, was under the control of the Visigothic Kingdom. The Visigoths,…
Weapons and Warfare
William the Conqueror: The Man Who Changed England Forever
Early Life and Rise to Power William the Conqueror, originally known as William the Bastard, was born around 1028 in Falaise, Normandy. His father,…
The End of The Viking Age in Britain
The Battle of Stamford Bridge The Battle of Stamford Bridge, fought on September 25, 1066, stands as one of the most pivotal and dramatic…
The Epic Showdown That Ended Viking Rule in Ireland
Battle of Clontalf (1014) The Battle of Clontarf, fought on Good Friday, April 23, 1014, stands as one of the most pivotal and legendary…
The last Viking invader of Britain
Harald Hardrada: the Stern Ruler Born in 1015 in Ringerike, Norway, Viking Harald Hardrada was a ruthless warrior king who invaded lands, seized thrones,…
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, took place on October 10, 732, between the Frankish…
How the word vandalism originated: The Final Sacking of Rome 455CE
Background In the mid-5th century, the Western Roman Empire was engulfed in political chaos. The assassination of Emperor Valentinian III in 455 AD paved…
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 into Roman territories by the advancing Huns. Initially, they…
390 BCE: The First Sacking of Rome
How a flock of geese saved Rome The Gauls In the summer of 390 BCE, the fledgling city of Rome faced one of its…
The Huns Invasion of Europe
The Huns, a nomadic group originating from Central Asia, are best known for their dramatic and impactful invasions of Europe during the 4th and…
The Battle of Hastings
How an act of deception changed England forever The Battle of Hastings, fought on October 14, 1066, is one of the most pivotal events…