Early Middle Ages
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A Viking raid caused terror in medieval communities. The sea-faring warriors used a range of terrifying weapons and fear was an essential part of their arsenal. more...
Seiriol left a life of privilege as a member of the Welsh royal family to become a hermit on a remote island. His fame spread far beyond his humble hermit's cell. more...
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Brythnoth of Essex, Man of Valor
Fight or Flight, every man faces it in his lifetime. In that choice we define the rest of our lives. For Brythnoth that moment was 993 AD, against the Vikings. more...
Where was the Round Table, where Arthur's Knights met as equals? more...
In ancient poetry there are some interesting parallels to the famous medieval legend of King Arthur. more...
Holy royalty: the Merovingians
By: Kelli Briscoe
The Merovingians get the holy treatment in "The Da Vinci Code," yet the first leaders of the empire of the Franks are better known for more earthly accomplishments. more...
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