Saxon history

Martin Wall, author of The Anglo-Saxons in 100 Facts, reveals why everything we thought we knew about the "Dark Ages" is wrong

The Jutland Peninsula showing the historic homeland of the Germanic tribes of Jutes, Angles, and Saxons after the Roman departure from Britain (ca. 500 CE)

Much of English history was defined by critical wars, conflicts, and invasions. However, not everything was drenched in chaos and bloodshed. Throughout the ages, powerful rulers were there to keep their citizens protected

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Teaching history to KS2 children from home can be a daunting task, especially with an action-packed period like the Anglo-Saxon period. Timelines are a versatile and effective resource for teaching children how different events in time relate to each other. We have brought together some of the Anglo-Saxon facts to help your children make a fabulous Anglo-Saxon timeline.#anglo #saxon #ironmaiden #kings # queens # wars #conflicts #goldenage #kidadl #education

The Anglo-Saxons were a Germanic people who came to England after the Romans left. This article looks at their history.

Who were the Saxons?

Anglo-Saxon England was an era marked by vicious bloodshed, religious fervour, and warring kingdoms. Yet it also saw the development of great art,...

In 946, the body of a woman was buried in a monastery and later relocated to Magdeburg Cathedral. It was essentially forgotten until 2008 when