There are certain accoutrements that rulers across time appear to have agreed are necessary symbols of power. You probably want a crown, which might be made of precious metal, leaves, or possibly even ...

The Irish poet’s work was rooted in a close feeling for the local—but reached out to embrace a world of readers.

In this video, History Hit duo Louee Dessent and Luke Tomes join the Swords of Penda re-enactment group - volunteers who bring the 7th century to life through painstaking research and experimental ...

The Staffordshire Hoard is the largest collection of Anglo-Saxon gold ever found [Birmingham Museums] The Staffordshire Hoard is back on display as Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery completes another ...

Although the Christianization of Anglo-Saxon England only began at the end of the 6 th century AD, this does not mean that Christianity had not set foot on the island prior to this time. In 55 BC, ...

Unusual rings made from ivory have been unearthed in dozens of early Anglo-Saxon burials in England. The origin of the Anglo-Saxon ivory rings had remained a mystery for 200 years, but scientific ...

Woodbridge, England — In a far-flung corner of southeast England, in a boatshed on the River Debden, a former U.S. Navy submariner whose career saw him serve on some of the most advanced ...

A rare Anglo Saxon burial site next to a monastery once run by an 8th century English Queen has been discovered by archaeologists in the UK. Scientists examining skeletons from the dig believe an ...

Imagine being an Anglo-Saxon in 1066, having everything ripped away—your home, your family’s land, your very identity—all lost to foreign conquerors. This was the brutal reality of a countless number ...

WINCHELSEA BEACH Members Christmas Meal will take place on Friday December 12th 3.30 for 4pm at the Community Hall. This is a ...

LONDON — Archaeologists say they have cracked the mystery of a 1,500-year-old bucket unearthed from an Anglo-Saxon royal burial site, with new analysis revealing it contained cremated human and animal ...