New ReviewIn 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...

New ReviewWe use words left behind by the Romans every day. Their encounters with the Germanic tribes caused Latin words to slip into our language before it even became "English". In this video let's explore all the words that we've borrowed from...

In this video Dr Claire Kennan explores how, without a police force, law and order was maintained in Anglo-Saxon England.

In this video Dr Claire Kennan introduces the Domesday book, King William's great survey of his conquered kingdom.

In this video we look at the Anglo-Saxon Witan and other features of Anglo-Saxon government.

Howcast - Learn if Wiccans practice witchcraft from Wiccan High Priestess Phyllis Curott in this Howcast video.

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The Viking way of life ended due to several factors, including the settling of Viking raiders who gradually adopted the local cultures. Additionally, the Norman Conquest in 1066 marked the final blow to Viking influence in England,...

In 793, Vikings launched a brutal raid on the monastery at Lindisfarne, marking the beginning of a violent era for Anglo-Saxon England. As described in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, the Vikings plundered and murdered, establishing their...

In the eighth century, England was still a land of fragmented kingdoms with shifting boundaries. During this time, Mercia became the most powerful kingdom under King Offa, who commissioned the construction of Offa's Dyke—a massive...

The Christian heritage of Lindisfarne dates back nearly 1,400 years, beginning with the construction of a monastery in AD 635. This site, most closely associated with Saint Cuthbert, became a significant religious center, and it was...

In 597, Augustine was sent from Rome to become the first Archbishop of Canterbury, quickly converting the King of Kent to Christianity, which then spread throughout the region. King Rædwald of East Anglia also embraced the new faith...

In 571, the Angles and Saxons launched renewed attacks, leading to their near-complete victory by the end of the sixth century. The Britons were pushed to the western fringes of their former lands, while the Germanic tribes established...

The Britons, facing relentless raids, summoned the help of foreign mercenaries from Pagan Germanic tribes, including the Jutes, Angles, and Saxons. Initially, these warriors defended their British employers but later turned against...

Golden ages have often been followed by long periods of decline, as seen in Western Europe during the first millennium AD. The departure of the Romans led to centuries of invasions and conflicts, particularly in England, where the...

The video narrates the historical events surrounding King Alfred of Wessex's struggle to defend his kingdom against Viking invasions, treachery, and betrayal. Despite facing defeat and being forced into exile, Alfred rallies support,...

This video provides a detailed account of the events leading up to and during the Battle of Hastings in 1066, where the invading Norman forces led by Duke William of Normandy defeated the Anglo-Saxon army under King Harold Godwinson....

This video provides a detailed account of the Viking invasions in England during the 9th century, focusing on key battles and the rise of King Alfred amidst the turmoil. It highlights the strategic maneuvers, fierce battles, and...

This video explores the profound influence of Latin on the English language throughout history, from the Roman times to the modern era. It delves into how Latin words have shaped English vocabulary, from everyday words to scientific...

We use words left behind by the Romans every day. Their encounters with the Germanic tribes caused Latin words to slip into our language before it even became "English". In this video let's explore all the words that we've borrowed from...

When Cnut the Great died, the sons of Emma and Cnut as well as the sons from each of their first marriages argued for control of various parts of the kingdom. This video covers the complexities of these competing claims, political...

In the year 1002, Emma's husband Aethelred launched a massacre of Danes in England that would come to be known as the Saint Bryce's Day Massacre. This video explains how previous decisions Aethelred made, such as paying Danish...

Trace the origins of the ceremony back to King Edgar in 973. Learn how the symbolism and traditions evolved over time, including the establishment of Westminster Abbey as the consistent location. Understand the role of religion,...