Find out all about the Norman Conquest of England and whether or not they were all called Norman (spoilers: they weren’t).

Part 1 of the Monarchs of England goes from end of the Roman Empire all the way through the age of the Anglo-Saxons! Enjoy!

In this video, the teacher discusses nine letters that have been lost from the English alphabet over time. The video provides interesting insights into the history of the English language and invites viewers to share their thoughts on...

In this video, the host explores the concept of "Anglish," a version of the English language stripped of foreign borrowings from Latin, French, and Greek. He discusses the history of English and how the influx of foreign words has shaped...

In this video, we explore the origins of the names of the months and their meanings. From January, named after the Roman God Janice, to December, known as after Yule or after a yaola in Old English, we uncover the fascinating history...

In this video, Mr. P./Marc will explain how to introduce yourself in a formal and informal context. He will list 5 important points of introduction and will talk about social distance when talking to people in the Anglo-Saxon world. He...

This video explores five fun facts about Anglo-Saxons.

What mistake did Harold make while waiting for the contenders to the crown? What happened on September 1066?<br/>
Conquest 1066, Told By the Teacher You Wish You'd Had, Part 2

What were most medieval battles like in the past? What happened to Harold during the battle?<br/>
Conquest 1066, Told By the Teacher You Wish You'd Had, Part 3

Magic wands...we see them everywhere in the modern fantasy genre. But what is the history of these mythological tools?

The Battle of Hastings 1066

Around 886, Alfred took London, reverting it back to Saxon hands. He quickly handed London to Lord Aethelraed of Mercia, perhaps as a wedding gift. Aethelraed and Aethelflaed were married around 886. The couple poured their money and...

This video is answering the question of what is Sutton Hoo.

Learn how Aethelflaed balanced violence and diplomacy to bring all of England back under united, Anglo-Saxon rule. Did Aethelflaed fight in battle? Or did she direct from behind the lines? How did Aethelflaed and her forces capture Derby...

What were the duties of a Anglo-Saxon royal women? Learn what role these women played in social, domestic, and legal affairs in their lands. In addition to the usual responsibilities, in the early 900s, Aethelflaed took on more of the...

In 902, an army of Danes crossed into Mercia. Rather than battle, Aethelflaed and Aethelred chose a diplomatic solution, giving the Danes a bit of land to live and work and avoiding an armed conflict. Aethelred died soon after. The...

Aethelflaed was the eldest daughter of Albert the Great. Though Anglo-Saxon women held little political power at the time, Aethelflaed went on to become a queen and a legend. Learn what her early life was like and how she would have...

In June of 918, Aethelflaed died suddenly at 48 years old. There is dispute as to whether her brother Edward immediately took over as ruler of Mercia or whether her daughter, Aelfwynn ruled for a while. Eventually, Edward's son...

In this video, Mr. P./Marc will give a brief account of the origins of the English language. He will give some example words that contributed to the formation of English, starting from Celts until the arrival of the Normans. He will also...

Conoce el origen del inglés y las razones por las que está tan extendido por el mundo

El inglés es un idioma fascinante con una historia rica y diversa. Su evolución a lo largo de los siglos, influenciada por una variedad de...