The origin of the days of the week in English, are rather different to our neighbours in Europe. The all-conquering Romans chose…
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Medieval Life
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The Anglo-Saxons were not called Anglo-Saxons when they first arrived in Britain by force in 449 AD. These skilled warriors were farmers from foreign lands, much…
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Viking ships strike a powerful image of the battle-hardened, invading Norsemen of Scandinavia. With their low sides, tall bow and stern, their silhouette…
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Uhtred of Bebbanburg is a son of the Saxon Ealdorman Uhtred, Lord of Bebbanburg, and was born in Northumbria. He lived during the…
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Feudalism in the middle ages was a strict hierarchical system, based on land being exchanged for military service, and allegiance to the king…
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The History of Halloween goes back as far as the 8th century for Christians. Pope Gregory III chose the 1st November as a day…
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Medieval Life and Times – What was Medieval daily life like? It is well documented that Medieval life and times for most people of…
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A church in Kingston, Cambridgeshire has revealed a haunting glimpse into the horrors of the plague during medieval times. We can only imagine…