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Archaeologists found missing pieces of a sixth century vessel from the famed Sutton Hoo site, as well as the cremated human ...
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CNN — When an Anglo-Saxon warrior king died 1,400 years ago in East Anglia in the United Kingdom, he was placed inside a ship and surrounded by treasures. The 90-foot-long (27.4-meter-long ...
From striking on the battlefield to ruling Kattegat with intellect and shielding her family with fierce loyalty, Lagertha, the shield maiden of Vikings, proved that she was not just part of Viking his ...
The quality of its design, style, and craftsmanship indicate that it most likely belonged to an important Anglo-Saxon warrior, adding archaeological support to the stuff of legends. According to ...
A tiny Sutton Hoo-era gold and garnet mount for an Anglo-Saxon warrior's sword belt has been found during a metal detecting event. Treasure expert Helen Geake described the find as one of ...
A British college that offers courses in medieval history is reportedly scrutinizing multiple historical terms out of concern that they evoke nationalism. British news outlet The Telegraph ...
When an Anglo-Saxon warrior king died 1,400 years ago in East Anglia in the United Kingdom, he was placed inside a ship and surrounded by treasures. The 90-foot-long (27.4-meter-long) wooden ship ...