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Are Alfred the Great's bones lurking in a UK car park?
The remains of the Anglo-Saxon king and scourge of the Vikings have been missing for many centuries.1 month ago — News -
Anglo-Saxon horde uncovered by metal detectorists now a "national treasure"
The 14 coins were minted during the reign of Anglo-Saxon King Æthelred the Unready and discovered near Maldon, England in January 2026.3 months ago — News -
Vikings in England: An Anglo-Danish history
Denmark and England are nations divided by distance, language, and football. However, both possess a shared cultural heritage that dates back to the early medieval period.4 months ago — History -
The Battle of Stamford Bridge: The last great Viking invasion of England
A battle so momentous that it was said to have ended an age. Not for the first time in 1066 CE, a fortuitous arrow helped decide the fate of a kingdom.5 months ago — Warfare -
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 -
Ælfgifu of Northampton: A woman at the center of the Danish conquest of England
She was one of the most powerful and influential nobles of her time, who ruled over Norway and held authority across huge swathes of northern England, yet her name is largely unknown today.6 months ago — History -
The Tåsinge die: A Danish link to the Sutton Hoo helmet
An exclusive interview with museum curator Peter Pentz, who has helped analyze this precious artifact.1 year ago — News -
Sutton Hoo helmet may actually be from Denmark
The claim comes after the discovery of a small stamp on the Danish island of Taasinge.1 year ago — News -
Trade or tribute? The fine line in Viking negotiations
When do military might and violence combine with diplomacy and wealth? The answer lies in the extraction of the Danegeld, highlighting how people in Viking societies used a combination of commerce and raiding to secure untold riches.1 year ago — Trade -
Chew Valley hoard declared most valuable treasure in UK history
The hoard dates to the final days of the Viking Age and may have been buried by a frightened nobleman.1 year ago — News
