Over the past month, our understanding of England’s distant past has been upended—not by trained archaeologists, but by two hobbyists with simple metal detectors. While prospecting in village ...
The cemetery found in Suffolk consists of at least 11 Anglo-Saxon burial mounds (barrows) dating to the 6th–7th centuries AD. While acidic sandy soils have dissolved the bones, the excavators have ...
It always amazes me how much history is still being uncovered today, despite the time that has been dedicated to looking and ...
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. In the 400s, the Western Roman Empire abandoned Britain to its own devices. Twin brothers Hengist and Horsa saw an opportunity to ...
Picture the scene. An expectant audience, which includes the great Catholic writer, J. R. R. Tolkien, awaits the arrival of another great Catholic writer, Hilaire Belloc, the latter of whom has been ...
Archaeologists in Britain uncovered a rare Anglo-Saxon “princely” grave with a horse, linking the burial to elite traditions.
On the grounds of a sprawling Suffolk park, an unusual blend of book, bow and and the feeling of time travel awaits visitors. The Anglo-Saxon village in West Stow Country Park provides a hands-on ...
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After their triumph in the Battle of Hastings, the Normans left lasting marks on the country’s aristocracy, architecture, and even the English language. In 1066, English king Harold had to fight two ...