The Laws of Ine of Wessex The Laws of Ine refer to a code of laws attributed to King Ine of Wessex, who ruled from around 689 to 726 AD. These laws are among the earliest surviving Anglo-Saxon legal codes and provide valuable insights into the legal and social structures of early medieval England. The …
A Timeline of Anglo Saxon England Welcome to our timeline of Anglo-Saxon England: 5th Century AD: 410 AD: The Roman Empire withdraws from Britain, leaving the island vulnerable to invasion 441 AD: Vortigern, king of the Britons, invites Saxon mercenaries to help defend against the Picts and Scots, but the Saxons eventually turn against the Britons …
The London Beer Flood of 1814 17th October 1814 – The London Beer Flood The Horseshoe Brewery, located at the junction of Tottenham Court Road and Oxford Street, was at the time one of the largest brewing concerns in London. The beer was stored in giant wooden vats with metal hoops but on the 17th …
What is a ‘Mensch’? What is a Mensch? “Mensch” (pronounced ‘mɛnʃ’) has its roots in Yiddish, a High German-derived language spoken by Ashkenazi Jews. The word “Mensch” is closely related to the German word “Mensch,” which means “human” or “person.” However, in Yiddish, “Mensch” is used to describe a person of integrity, honour, and kindness. …
The Fallen of World War II – A video short by Neil Halloran ‘The Fallen of World War II’ is a superb data driven documentary, created by Neil Halloran. Neil dramatically brings into focus the enormous death toll of World War II is this excellently created video. The inclusion of civilian deaths is truly sobering …
The Battle of Tettenhall. 5th August 910 AD The Battle of Tettenhall, fought in the year 910 AD, was a significant clash which occurred during the tumultuous period of Viking raids and invasions on Anglo-Saxon England. Led by the Anglo-Saxon ruler King Edward the Elder, the English forces stood united against a formidable Dane army. …
Y Wladfa – The Welsh Colony in Patagonia Y Wladfa, or “The Colony” in Welsh, refers to the Welsh settlement established in the remote region of Patagonia, Argentina, in the mid-19th century. Driven by a desire to preserve their language and culture and escape economic hardships in Wales, a group of Welsh pioneers embarked on …
Nazi War Criminals – Paul Blobel Paul Blobel, a high-ranking SS officer in Nazi Germany, played a significant role in the implementation of the Holocaust and other war crimes during World War II. As one of the commanding officers responsible for the mass shootings and extermination operations, Blobel’s name became synonymous with the heinous acts …
The Madrid Skylitzes Introduction: The Madrid Skylitzes, also known as the Synopsis of Histories, is a medieval illuminated manuscript that offers a captivating glimpse into the rich and vibrant history of the Byzantine Empire. Compiled in the 12th century by John Skylitzes, a Byzantine historian and bureaucrat, this magnificent work of art and scholarship has …