Archaeologists have uncovered an “elite” Anglo-Saxon site on land that once belonged to one of England’s most legendary kings ...

There are certain accoutrements that rulers across time appear to have agreed are necessary symbols of power. You probably want a crown, which might be made of precious metal, leaves, or possibly even ...

Archaeologist Len Middleton says the "princely" burial (above) was in "the same elite tradition seen at Sutton Hoo, Snape and Prittlewell" "If anyone says they don't get excited about finding a sword, ...

"If anyone says they don't get excited about finding a sword, they're definitely lying," archaeologist Len Middleton says. He has been on the team that has discovered a "princely" grave of a horse ...

Grave 109 at Oakington is a rare triple burial, holding the remains of a female infant, a young woman (left) and an older woman (center). Duncan Sayer The soldiers arrived in “three ships of war, with ...

The online anti-immigration movement has discovered a buried form of Anglo-Saxon nationalism By George Monaghan Hereward the Wake, it is said, was the last of the English. By 1071 his small army on ...

Ever wondered how your town or city acquired its name? Our place names regularly feature in our everyday discussions - whether we are discussing where we live, plan to move, or travel - and it is only ...

02:20, Wed, Nov 26, 2025 Updated: 07:15, Wed, Nov 26, 2025 Ever wondered how your town or city acquired its name? Our place names regularly feature in our everyday discussions - whether we are ...

A new, old specter is haunting the world: the bloodthirsty Anglo-Saxons. Well, that is what the Kremlin wants the world to believe. Take the new Russian state-backed film “Tolerance.” Released in ...

In this video, History Hit duo Louee Dessent and Luke Tomes join the Swords of Penda re-enactment group - volunteers who bring the 7th century to life through painstaking research and experimental ...

The people of England got their name from the Angles, who, along with the Saxons, invaded in the early- to mid-5th century AD, after the Roman Empire began to groan under the weight of barbarian ...