Tag: Anglo-Saxon
The History of the English Language
The evolution of the English language over time, highlighting its development through various invasions of Britain. English is depicted from different perspectives, showcasing its transformation into one of the world's most widely spoken languages.
5000 Year Old Ghost Stories
For as long as humans have walked the earth, ghostly tales of restless spirits and eerie encounters have haunted us. But have you ever wondered where these chilling stories first began?
King Arthur's Lost Kingdom
Uncover new archaeological evidence rewriting our understanding of the Dark Ages in 5th- and 6th-century Britain that might also explain the legend of King Arthur.
Why We Should Go Back to Writing in Runes
Before the Roman alphabet, English was written out using runes ᚠᚢᚦᚩᚱᚳ. And I think... they were better. Allow me to explain why as we explore how runes were used in the distant past, how they've been abused by groups like the Nazis, and how they could be...
How was England formed?
The existence of England is one that is often taken for granted and looked at far too scarcely. This may be due to the overshadowing history of the development of Great Britain and the United Kingdom, but nonetheless, in order for these unions to be forme...
Anglo-Saxon Gold Hoard Unveiled at Birmingham’s Museum and Art Gallery
The Staffordshire Hoard, the largest hoard of Anglo-Saxon gold and silver metalwork, was discovered in a field near the village of Hammerwich, England in 2009, containing over 3,500 martial artifacts dating back to the 7th or 8th centuries.
The Real Origins Of The Beowulf Legend
Through animation, location footage, archive and interviews, the Beowulf epic is examined in the light of the civilization that created it, the Anglo-Saxons. In this documentary, we investigate the Anglo-Saxons' religious beliefs, their everyday life, and...
What Are Runes?
The Old Norse alphabet comprised of runes which was called the ‘futhark’. Futhark had several regional variations. It originally appeared in the 1st century CE. and continued to change over time.
The Anglo-Saxons: A Brief History
Anglo-Saxon runes are an extended version of Elder Futhark consisting of between 26 and 33 letters. It is thought that they were used to write Old English / Anglo-Saxon and Old Frisian from about the 5th century AD.