How Ancient and Medieval References Shape Hostile Online Political Debates
Political posts on social media that most frequently referenced ancient and early medieval history tended to be more extreme, hostile, and overwhelmingly negative in tone than average, finds a new study by researchers from University College London and the University of Edinburgh.
How Hercules Became Saint Eadwold
For centuries, the Cerne Giant, an enigmatic chalk figure towering 180 feet tall on an English hillside, has captivated imaginations with its imposing presence and mysterious origins. Was it a tribute to Hercules, Saint Eadwold, or a pagan deity misunderstood through time?
More Pieces from the Byzantine Bucket Found at Sutton Hoo
Missing pieces of a 6th-century Byzantine bucket have been uncovered at Sutton Hoo in Suffolk, England. The fragments were discovered following careful excavation and metal-detecting at the National Trust site as part of a a taping of the TV show Time Team.
A Year in Early Medieval England with Eleanor Parker
How did the people of the past think about the calendar year? And what were some of the events they looked forward to? This week on The Medieval Podcast, Danièle speaks with Eleanor Parker about some of the big feasts and festivals of early medieval England, how they were celebrated, and the exact date the universe was created.
Lakenheath’s early medieval past uncovered in new book
Details of 1,500-year-old burial grounds at a Royal Air Force base in eastern England, including that of a medieval warrior, are included in a newly published book.
New Medieval Books: Alfred’s Dynasty
Focusing on England in the ninth and tenth centuries, this book follows the various Kings of Wessex who became the Kings of England with the reign of Alfred the Great. It tells the story of an important dynasty in English history.
Kings on the Move: The Case of the Great Viking Army
Between 865 and 879 CE, the great Viking army campaigned extensively across England, eventually conquering three of the four Anglo-Saxon kingdoms.
Study reveals when burial practices changed in early medieval England
It was around the year 600 that burials changed in England. A new study reveals that it was during this time that people altered where and how they buried their dead.
Martyrdom most foul: the Murder of King Edward the Martyr
In this episode of the podcast Tis But A Scratch: Fact and Fiction About the Middle Ages, Richard Abels examines the story of King Edward the Martyr.
Early medieval money mystery solved
Byzantine bullion fuelled Europe’s revolutionary adoption of silver coins in the mid-7th century, only to be overtaken by silver from a mine in Charlemagne’s Francia a century later, new tests reveal. The findings could transform our understanding of Europe’s economic and political development.
New Medieval Books: The Deorhord
This book reveals what Old English sources had to say about animals, both real and imaginary. If there was a bestiary written in early medieval England it would look something like this.
Medieval coin hoard sells for £325,560
An important hoard of 122 Anglo-Saxon pennies that were found by two metal detectorists, in 2019 near Braintree in Essex sold for a hammer price of £325,560 at an auction held by Noonans Mayfair. They had been expected to fetch up to £180,000 with the proceeds of the hoard being shared between the two finders and the landowner.
The Battle of Edington (878)
The Vikings are attacking England, and it’s up to Alfred, King of Wessex, to stop them. In this episode of Bow & Blade, Michael and Kelly discuss this important battle in Anglo-Saxon England.
122 Anglo-Saxon coins could fetch £180,000 at auction
An important hoard of 122 Anglo-Saxon pennies that were found by two metal detectorists, in February of 2019 near Braintree in Essex will be offered for sale at Noonans Mayfair on Wednesday, February 21, 2024. They are expected to fetch up to £180,000.
People and Place in the Kingdom of Northumbria: New project and fieldwork perspectives
People and Place in the Kingdom of Northumbria: New project and fieldwork perspectives Lecture by Sarah Semple Given at the University of Exeter…
Early medieval site discovered under National Gallery in London
Early medieval London extended further west than previously thought, as archaeologists have uncovered remains of buildings underneath the National Gallery at the north end of Trafalgar Square.
New Medieval Books: ‘Charms’, Liturgies, and Secret Rites in Early Medieval England
Examining how charms – a set of instructions that allows someone to use ‘magic’ – were connected to Christianity in early medieval England.
The early Vikings of Dublin and why some of them moved to Wirral
Clare Downham talls about why Vikings came to the Wirral and why the area would have been attractive to them.
Anglo-Saxon cemetery discovered in England
Archaeologists working in Lincolnshire have discovered the remains of 23 people from a cemetery dating back to the Anglo-Saxon era. This find, which also includes jewellery and pottery, will be showcased this week on the BBC show Digging for Britain.
1,400-year-old temple discovered in England
Sutton Hoo has been home to some of the most amazing discoveries from Early Medieval England. Now, archaeologists have uncovered the remains of a 1400-year-old, possible pre-Christian temple in the same area.
Do Manuscripts Burn? Royal Diplomas in Late Pre-Norman England (871–1066)
The presentation addressed the problem of the geographical and chronological representativeness of the surviving corpus of English pre-Norman royal diplomas of 871–1066 AD.
Trees and Religion in Early Medieval England with Michael Bintley
This week on The Medieval Podcast, Danièle speaks with Michael D.J. Bintley about the evolving role of trees in early medieval England.
Strange burial of 9th-century teenager reveals tragic story
English archaeologists have announced the discovery of the remains of a teenage girl buried in the Early Middle Ages. The circumstances of her burial were very unusual, suggesting she may have led a tragic life.
Amongst the Cornish: The formation of Cornwall and the Cornish identity in the Early Medieval Period
How did this identity emerge? What happened to Dumnonia? And how did the fledgling Cornish survive the eventual rise of England to preserve their own identity, language and culture into the modern era?