Topics in Dark-Age British History
Here is a variety of interesting topics connected with early medieval Britain, each of which can give you a better understanding of life in that time frame and the flow of history through it.
The 28 Cities of Britain
David Nash Ford's list of 28 cities identified in The History of the Britons by Nennius, and their possible locations today.
David Nash Ford's list of 28 cities identified in The History of the Britons by Nennius, and their possible locations today.
The Development of Christian Society in Early England
This 3-page article by Tim Bond provides excellent background on the rise of Christianity in Europe and explores its growth in Britain during the Anglo-Saxon migrations.
This 3-page article by Tim Bond provides excellent background on the rise of Christianity in Europe and explores its growth in Britain during the Anglo-Saxon migrations.
The End of Roman Britain
"Assessing the Anglo-Saxon Invasions of the Fifth Century." Extensive, hyper-footnoted, scholarly article by William Bakken details the historical evidence and offers logical conclusions.
"Assessing the Anglo-Saxon Invasions of the Fifth Century." Extensive, hyper-footnoted, scholarly article by William Bakken details the historical evidence and offers logical conclusions.
The Medieval Celtic Fringe
This extensive introduction by Christopher A. Snyder examines Celtic cultures in early medieval Britain. Includes a look at recent historiographic trends and a substantial bibliography.
This extensive introduction by Christopher A. Snyder examines Celtic cultures in early medieval Britain. Includes a look at recent historiographic trends and a substantial bibliography.
Images of Sites from the Medieval Celtic Fringe
Very nice photos of significant historical sites throughout Britain, including Glastonbury, St. Ninian's Cave, and Tintagel. Provided at the ORB.
Very nice photos of significant historical sites throughout Britain, including Glastonbury, St. Ninian's Cave, and Tintagel. Provided at the ORB.
Monasticism in Britain
An introduction to monastic life in early medieval Britain and descriptions of the eleven major monastic orders, at Britannia Internet Magazine.
An introduction to monastic life in early medieval Britain and descriptions of the eleven major monastic orders, at Britannia Internet Magazine.
The Ornithology of Anglo-Saxon England
Extensive hyperlinked article by Frank Stanford at the ?a Engliscan Gesi?as website is informative and well-referenced.
Extensive hyperlinked article by Frank Stanford at the ?a Engliscan Gesi?as website is informative and well-referenced.
Saxon Churches
This concise introduction by David Nash Ford to the recently rediscovered presence of Saxon churches includes links to several detailed pages on various churches in England. Nicely done at Britannia Internet Magazine.
This concise introduction by David Nash Ford to the recently rediscovered presence of Saxon churches includes links to several detailed pages on various churches in England. Nicely done at Britannia Internet Magazine.