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Anglo-Saxon horde uncovered by metal detectorists now a "national treasure"
The 14 coins were minted during the reign of Anglo-Saxon King Æthelred the Unready and discovered near Maldon, England in January 2026.3 months ago — News -
Trade or tribute? The fine line in Viking negotiations
When do military might and violence combine with diplomacy and wealth? The answer lies in the extraction of the Danegeld, highlighting how people in Viking societies used a combination of commerce and raiding to secure untold riches.1 year ago — Trade -
The Battle of Edington: Alfred's great military triumph
Isolated in a dangerous and hostile world. No, we're not talking about certain British politicians' views of the UK post-Brexit; we are talking about King Alfred the Great facing the Vikings. A seemingly unstoppable Viking force had steamrolled all opposition in the British Isles since 793.2 years ago — Warfare -
The Battle of Maldon: The beginning of the end of Anglo-Saxon England
Celebrated in an epic poem of questionable historicity but nevertheless of great quality, the Battle of Maldon was one of the most consequential battles of the 10th century.2 years ago — Warfare -
Emma of Normandy: The queen who bridged nations
A Norman noblewoman who wed two kings and gave birth to two more became queen of England, Denmark, and Norway.2 years ago — History -
The St. Brice's Day Massacre: What really happened?
In 1002, Æthelred the Unready issued a royal decree that would result in terrible slaughter and eventually help lead to the fall of the House of Wessex.2 years ago — History -
Thorkell the Tall: Jomsviking chief, Viking lord, and Jarl of East Anglia
A key military leader and literal kingmaker was the Viking warlord Thorkell the Tall. As formidable on the battlefield as in the dirty game of political machinations, Thorkell's legacy is as monumental as his physical stature.2 years ago — History -
Danegeld: The Vikings' sword-powered tax system
Long before Don Corleone made people an offer they couldn't refuse, the Vikings were in the extortion racket. The Danegeld – a form of tax or protection money – was extracted, by the point of a sword – by Vikings from the Baltic to the Black Sea, from the British Isles to Baghdad.2 years ago — Trade
