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Reading the Vikings in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle
How has an ancient chronicle, of questionable historical accuracy, with a deeply entrenched bias, shaped our modern understanding of people from Viking societies?6 months ago — History -
The lost fleet: What happened to the Viking ships of Stamford Bridge?
In 1066 CE, Harald Hardrada landed in northern England with a fleet said to number 200–300 ships. Stamford Bridge killed the king and shattered the invasion force. The survivors fled back to their ships, but only a fraction of the fleet ever returned to Norway.7 months ago — History -
Everything you need to know about the Lindisfarne raid in 793
This lightning raid lives in infamy as a brutal event that helped transform Europe and ushered in a whole new and bloody historical age.9 months ago — History -
How Cnut conquered England: The campaign of 1015–1016 (part 2)
The next generation took up the martial challenge that their fathers had started, as we find Edmund Ironside crowned and taking the fight back to Cnut's Viking force. Yet would this more aggressive battling ultimately rid England of the Vikings?10 months ago — History -
How Cnut conquered England: The campaign of 1015–1016 (part 1)
Seen as the violent crescendo of the Viking Age in England, Cnut the Great invaded and conquered a fractured nation, following in his father's footsteps. However, the acquisition of England was just the first kingdom Cnut would seize on his way to forging an empire and gaining eternal glory.11 months ago — History -
The story of Æthelflæd: The Last Kingdom vs. real life
With a life story seemingly ripped straight from the pages of Anglo-Saxon legend and lore, the real-life story of Æthelflæd, Lady of the Mercians, is so much fuller of drama and excitement than anything Netflix offered up.2 years ago — Legacy -
The Battle of Maldon: The beginning of the end of Anglo-Saxon England
Celebrated in an epic poem of questionable historicity but nevertheless of great quality, the Battle of Maldon was one of the most consequential battles of the 10th century.2 years ago — Warfare -
Book review: The Circle of Ceridwen by Octavia Randolph
Octavia Randolph's "The Circle of Ceridwen" is the saga that started a cult following and has spawned ten more books and counting. This epic tale follows the journey of Ceridwen, a young woman navigating the chaos of war, loyalty, and the forging of unexpected alliances.2 years ago — Reviews -
Magnet fishing hobbyist discovers Viking sword in Oxfordshire river, England
Magnet fishing in Oxfordshire leads to an extraordinary find: a Viking sword over 1,000 years old.2 years ago — News -
The St. Brice's Day Massacre: What really happened?
In 1002, Æthelred the Unready issued a royal decree that would result in terrible slaughter and eventually help lead to the fall of the House of Wessex.2 years ago — History
