The hide was used as the basis for assessing the amount of food rent (known as feorm)...
Anglo-Saxon
The fyrd consisted of a nucleus of experienced soldiers that would be supplemented by ordinary villagers and...
How a widow battled back against the Vikings and became one of the most powerful figures in Britain. By (left-to-right)...
Lindisfarne Gospels, St. Matthew (detail), Second Initial Page, f.29, early 8th century (British Library) By Louisa Woodville...
By Lynda Telford / 05.20.2018 Events and Projects Officer Richard III Society, Yorkshire Branch What was the...
The Franks Casket / Photo by Simon Ager, British Museum   By Dr. Martin Findell and Dr. Lilla...
  By Dr. Austin Mason and Dr. Tom Williamson Mason: Assistant Professor of History, Carleton College Williamson:...
Sutton Hoo and Europe 300–1100 C.E., The Sir Paul and Lady Ruddock Gallery © The Trustees of...
Ship’s figure-head, late 4th – 5th century, oak, 149 cm, (Germanic?/Roman? found Belgium) © The Trustees of...
What was life in the fens like in the period known as the dark ages? Archaeologist Susan...