Metal detector find may rewrite history of 7th century helmet
Small decorative details on an iconic helmet belonging to “Britain’s Tutankhamen” could revise our understanding of early ...
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Aethelred: why was the Anglo-Saxon king called ‘the Unready’?
Aethelred failed to prepare for the Viking raids and invasions that would later bring Cnut to the throne of England, forging ...
The Northumberland attraction merging whisky and history where there's also a 'beautiful' bistro
A whisky-infused immersive experience awaits at Ad Gefrin in Northumberland which is in the running for a national ...
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History KS2: The Anglo-Saxons
Seven dramas exploring the time of the Anglo-Saxons in England, including the story of Beowulf. 1. The Anglo-Saxons arrive. video1. The Anglo-Saxons arrive The arrival of the Anglo-Saxons in ...
Secret history behind the best-loved snickleways of York
Three Snickelways between Market Street and High Ousegate - Peter Lane, Pope’s Head Alley and Le Kirk Lane - once led to the ...
Sutton Hoo helmet’s origin story challenged by discovery from amateur metal detectorist
An ancient stamp unearthed by a metal detectorist suggests the Sutton Hoo was actually made in Denmark, and not Sweden as ...
History of Legs Cross, County Durham, and how it got its name
Legs Cross is located next to the Roman road of Dere Street, now known as the B6275, between Bolam and Heighington. The cross is thought to date back to AD 850 and is believed to have marked the ...
4. The Two Emperors
History is written by the winners – but in the ground beneath our feet, lie secrets someone has tried to bury. We travel back ...
The beautiful UK city where important king was crowned 60 miles from London
The sovereign was the last Anglo-Saxon king of the House of Wessex, having taken over from the Dane Harthacnut. Before him ...