The fragmentation of the Roman Empire had a direct impact on the integrity of Britain’s defenses against its barbarian enemies. The barbarian conspiracy eventually led to the fall of Roman Britain. […]
It is not clear exactly how the Germanic newcomers arrived in Britain. But stories told by historians and monks, such as Gildas and Bede, provide some insight. […]
According to archaeologists, and contrary to popular belief, the Germanic settlers were groups of farmers who had migrated to Britain in search of more fertile land. […]
Based on DNA and archaeological studies, we know that England was ‘settled’ by different groups of migrants. These migrants then coalesced to form a new kingdom, the so-called Anglo-Saxon England. […]
Under Emperor Claudius’ rule, the Romans invaded Britain in 44 AD, and the Britons of the lowland south and east were quickly converted to a Roman way of life. […]
Based on evidence from Roman times, archaeologists have speculated that one of the reasons for the fall of Roman Britain was its economic collapse. […]
The Poetic Edda and Snorri’s Prose Edda have differences when telling the same story. Such differences sometimes involve including different characters and backstories as well. […]
Norse myths may frustrate modern audiences as they are used to consistent narratives that always try to have reasonable explanations. Norse myths are dreamlike stories that sometimes defy reasoning. […]
The accounts of Charlemagne’s life are at times biased as they give us Charlemagne’s side of the story. However, they do provide a lot of information about Charlemagne and his reign. […]
Charlemagne was much praised by his contemporaries. In fact, there is even a prize in his name for those who work toward the unification of the peoples of Europe. However, not everyone has shared the same opinion about the ‘father of Europe’.. […]
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