The intricate decoration of an ancient Anglo-Saxon silver cross buried for more than a millennium has been revealed for the first time, adding greater detail to one of Britain’s most remarkable ...
Traditionally, the wake of invasion or revolution presents a sad story of the deposed monarchy. The early 20th century brought a series of autobiographies of nobles from Spain, and what had been the ...
EAST LOTHIAN, SCOTLAND—The East Lothian Courier reports that the foundations of a large Anglo-Saxon building dated to about 1,200 years ago have been found in a field in Aberlady, a stop on a ...
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After Alfred, Anglo-Saxon kings took the Danelaw land territories back from the Vikings. Alfred's grandson, Athelstan, pushed English power north as far as Scotland. He was the first 'King of all ...
British folklore tells the story of twin brothers Hengist and Horsa, who led the Anglo-Saxon invasion of Britain. But were ...
The Viking Age hoard was discovered by a metal detectorist in Balmaghie, near Kirkcudbright, in 2014. The Galloway Hoard was discovered in 2014 (National Museums Scotland/PA) A newly translated runic ...
Simon James asks just who were the Britons - and did the Celts ever really exist? Uncover the fascinating ethnic and cultural history of the peoples of Briton, and assess the impact of the many ...