Podcasts about Saxons

It's the 6th century, Britain's a chaotic mess—Roman rule's gone, Saxons are invading, and a warrior king fights his last battle. Then, poof—he's gone, whisked away to a mysterious place called Avalon, never to be seen again.  Did this King really vanish into the wilderness, or is his whole story just a legend?”  Join us this week as we investigate the strange disappearance of King Arthur, Camelot, and the Holy Grail.Learn more about Locations Unknown: https://linktr.ee/LocationsUnknownCheck out our other shows on the Unknown Media Network:Crime Off The GridOff The TrailsThe Peanut Butter and Mountains PodcastThe Weirdos We Know  Who Runs This ParkNew Patreon Shoutouts: Katie Sylvis & Jacob Budke.Want to help the show out and get even more Locations Unknown content!  For as little as $5 a month, you can become a Patron of Locations Unknown and get access to our episodes early, special members only episode, free swag, swag contests, and discounts to our Locations Unknown Store!  Become a Patron of the Locations Unknown Podcast by visiting our Patreon page.  (https://www.patreon.com/locationsunknown)  All our Patreon only content (Audio & Video) can now be accessed via Spotify.  (Active subscription to our Patreon channel is required.) -- Locations Unknown Subscriber Only Show | Podcast on Spotify  Want to call into the show and leave us a message?  Now you can!  Call 208-391-6913 and leave Locations Unknown a voice message and we may air it on a future message! View live recordings of the show on our YouTube channel: Locations Unknown - YouTubePresented by Unknown Media Group.Hosts: Mike Van de Bogert & Joe EratoCover image credit: Ivan DrazicBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/locations-unknown--6183838/support.

This episode is about a ruler of the Saxons who lived in 8th century and is still well-known in the region of Ostwestfalen where I was born. You can find a transcript at https://germanwithstories.com/64-wer-war-widukind/

Nous sommes à l'été 782. Cela fait dix ans déjà que Francs et Saxons se cherchent, mais aucun camp ne parvient à prendre l'avantage et la guerre est ravageuse. Charlemagne veut absolument étendre son territoire vers l'Est et doit donc écraser toute résistance. Cette année-là, le roi des est informé du soulèvement des peuples aux frontières de son royaume. Ses espions et ses éclaireurs lui apprennent que des Slaves sont entrés en territoire saxon et que Widikund, le chef de ses adversaires, prépare une armée pour lancer une nouvelle offensive. D'après les « Annales royales des Francs », dans la version dite d'Eginhard, on peut lire que le comte Théodoric « donna aux ambassadeurs le conseil de s'enquérir aussi vite que possible, par des espions, du lieu où étaient les Saxons, de ce qui se passait au milieu d'eux, et de les attaquer tous ensemble, si la nature des lieux le permettait. (…) A mauvais préparatifs, mauvaise issue, ajoute l'auteur de la première biographie de Charlemagne, car les Francs, entourés par les Saxons, furent presque tous massacrés (…). Sous quelle forme l'espionnage se pratique-t-il au Moyen Âge ? Quelles sont les moyens militaires, diplomatiques et politiques mis en œuvre ? La dissimulation, l'imposture, la trahison, l'intoxication, relèvent-elles déjà de l'art consommé du renseignement ? Avec nous : Valentin Baricault. Auteur de « L'espionnage au Moyen Âge » ; éd. Passés/Composés. Sujets traités : Charlemagne, roi, Francs, Théodoric, espions, espionnage , Moyen Âge, militaires, Merci pour votre écoute Un Jour dans l'Histoire, c'est également en direct tous les jours de la semaine de 13h15 à 14h30 sur www.rtbf.be/lapremiere Retrouvez tous les épisodes d'Un Jour dans l'Histoire sur notre plateforme Auvio.be :https://auvio.rtbf.be/emission/5936 Intéressés par l'histoire ? Vous pourriez également aimer nos autres podcasts : L'Histoire Continue: https://audmns.com/kSbpELwL'heure H : https://audmns.com/YagLLiKEt sa version à écouter en famille : La Mini Heure H https://audmns.com/YagLLiKAinsi que nos séries historiques :Chili, le Pays de mes Histoires : https://audmns.com/XHbnevhD-Day : https://audmns.com/JWRdPYIJoséphine Baker : https://audmns.com/wCfhoEwLa folle histoire de l'aviation : https://audmns.com/xAWjyWCLes Jeux Olympiques, l'étonnant miroir de notre Histoire : https://audmns.com/ZEIihzZMarguerite, la Voix d'une Résistante : https://audmns.com/zFDehnENapoléon, le crépuscule de l'Aigle : https://audmns.com/DcdnIUnUn Jour dans le Sport : https://audmns.com/xXlkHMHSous le sable des Pyramides : https://audmns.com/rXfVppvN'oubliez pas de vous y abonner pour ne rien manquer.Et si vous avez apprécié ce podcast, n'hésitez pas à nous donner des étoiles ou des commentaires, cela nous aide à le faire connaître plus largement. Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

The boys are joined by 2 of Swansea's original ravers DJ Active and MC Saxon and talk about the lost business of the ticket tout, the origins of Tick Tock, how iconic Martha's Nightclub was and Saxons mate getting pulled by Boy George. The boys talk about going to Ibiza with M People, illegal raves, hitching a ride to Glastonbury with Travellers, learning how to DJ on vinyl, CVC and Subterrania at Swansea Arena House party and Saturdays last ever Tick Tock gig plus much much more…..@ambitioniscritcal1997 on Instagram @TheAiCPodcast on Twitter

“Here was a program to wet the ambitions of warlords as well as scholars, and to send men into battle beneath the fluttering of banners, the hiss of arrows, and the shadow of carrion crows…” The year is 777 and Charles the Great - Charlemagne - has ruled as joint king of the Franks alongside his brother, Carloman, for nine years. Now though his brother and greatest impediment to sole authority has died under mysterious circumstances. The sole successor to the mighty Carolingian dynasty, then, Charlemagne behaves differently from all the Frankish warlords that have come before him. In the aftermath of the once great Roman Empire, he seems to have modelled himself on the image an Augustus, pushing the already formidable kingdom that he has inherited towards greater and greater dominion. In his sights now are the Saxons, long growing fractious in Germany, and also the terrifying Lombards. The campaigns that ensued would be more ruthless than any before, with Charlemagne himself personally leading his men into battle. But his regime is not only one founded upon the blade of a sword and militaristic might, it is also a religious and educational revolution. It would utterly transform the west forever, introducing widespread writing and learning, and Christianising vast swathes of Europe - poor and elite alike. But Charlemagne's total dominion of the West was still incomplete. What would happen next? Join Tom and Dominic as they delve deeper into the rise of the mighty Charlemagne: his transition to sole ruler of the Franks, his violent militaristic conquests, and a Christian regime that would change the world.  _______ Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Producer: Theo Young-Smith Assistant Producer: Tabby Syrett Editor: Aaliyah Akude Executive Producers: Jack Davenport + Tony Pastor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Le Bayern s'est amusé dans le choc du vendredi face au RB Leipzig. Victoire 5-1 des Bavarrois face aux Saxons. Un match fou dès l'entame avec deux buts dans les trois premières minutes. Avez-vous été convaincus par le Bayern ? Trouvez-vous Michael Olise plus en forme ? La lutte pour le titre est-elle déjà terminée ? Jamal Musiala a encore brillé, comment trouvez-vous sa saison ? Êtes-vous étonnés que son nom revienne peu lors des discussions des meilleurs joueurs du monde ? Doit-il partir pour avoir une meilleure exposition ? En France c'est week-end de coupe avec la qualification de Lille hier à Rouen, pensez-vous que la magie de la coupe existe toujours ? Voyez-vous une grosse surprise parmi les 32e de finale ?

“If once you have paid him the Dane-geld, You never get rid of the Dane.”Rudyard KiplingThe winter of 406-407 was bitterly cold across Europe. The Rhine froze over, enabling hordes of Vandals, Alans - I love the fact that there was a tribe of Alans - and Suebi to make their way across the river, and into the Roman empire. They were violent with hunger, from the cold and greedy for what they had admired for so long on the other side.The response from Rome was slow, weak and inadequate.In Britain, Rome had already lost the north and west to warlords. The Roman armies in Britain, who, at best, had been paid with debased money, feared these Germanic tribes would cross into Britain next, so, led by Constantine III, who declared himself “Western Roman Emperor”, they made their way across the Channel and into Gaul, leaving ‘Britannia' to fend for itself. We do not really know if it was Rome that gave up Britain, or Britain that gave up Rome, but, either way, the Dark Ages had well and truly begun.Gold , silver and bronze coins had been widespread under the Romans. They were used to pay taxes, and often re-minted to pay the army and the civil service. But after Constantine III's departure, few coins were either minted or imported. Judging by the numerous hoards found from the period, many people buried their money - presumably to keep it safe in this unruly new environment of no military protection and merciless invasion from Angles, Saxons and other tribes from the continent. With the lack of new supply, existing coins were re-used. Clipping - cutting off the edges to steal metal - became widespread. The previously vigorous late Roman monetary system crumbled. It was not for another 200 years that minting properly started up again.The Anglo-Saxon invaders initially used gold more for adornment rather than as currency. Though there are examples of earlier Anglo-Saxon coins, King Eadbald of Kent was the first Anglo-Saxon whose name we actually know to mint coins. This was around 625AD - small, gold coins called scillingas (shillings), modelled on coins from France. Numismatists now call them thrymsas.As the century progressed, these coins grew increasingly pale, until there was very little gold in them at all. From about 675, small, thick, silver coins known as sceattas came into use in all the countries around the North Sea, and the gold shilling was superseded by the silver penning, or penny. As money, gold fell out of use almost altogether, though silver had something of a boom.It is thought the word ‘penny', like the German ‘pfennig' derives from the pans into which the molten metal for making them was poured. ‘Pfanne' is the German for ‘pan'. Another theory is that it derives somehow from the denarius, as the symbol for the penny used to be the d. Likely a bit of both.The Mercian King Offa, he of dyke fame, who reigned for almost 40 years from 757 to 796, must be one of the greatest Anglo-Saxon kings, certainly the greatest of the 8th century. As well as his dyke, which protected his kingdom from Welsh invaders, and provided a barrier by which he could collect duties, he is credited for the widespread adoption of the silver penny and pound as a unit of account (though the pound was in use before his reign, he still gets the credit). His coins, with portraits and intricate designs, were as accomplished as anywhere in Europe at the time. His system, though probably imported from Charlemagne and the Franks, for reasons which will become clear, almost certainly dates back to the Romans. 12 silver pence equalled a scilling. 20 scillingas, or 240 pennies (12 x 20), equalled a pound weight of silver. Thus did the pound we still use today get its name - it was, simply, a pound weight of sterling silver.The Latin word for a "pound" is libra and the pound sign, £, is a stylized writing of the letter L. The d meanwhile used for pence comes from the Latin denarius. The roots of the British system of money are Roman.Offa's system remained standard until at least the 16th century and, in many ways, until decimalization in 1971. You had to add up each unit of currency separately in this format: £3.9.4, which would be spoken "three pounds, nine shillings and four pence," or "three-pounds, nine and four." To add, you would calculate each unit separately, then convert pence to shillings, leaving leftover pence in the right column. Then convert the shillings to pounds (with leftover shillings in the middle column). And then add up the total pounds. It sounds complicated when you explain it, especially to those oriented in metric, but, like all traditional measures, it is quite intuitive in practice.On this note, have you seen my lecture about weights and measures? It's superb! Offa's systems were gradually consolidated over the subsequent centuries, especially as the kingdoms of Anglo-Saxon Britain began to merge. In the 860s, for example, the kingdoms of Mercia and Wessex formed an alliance by which coinage of a common design could circulate through both of their lands.The Viking invaders found coinage systems far more sophisticated than their own, and the Danegeld, the protection money with which they were bought off, was paid in silver pennies. I had always thought the “geld” in Danegeld meant “gold” but in fact it means yield, and the Viking invaders demanded this tribute wherever in Europe they ravaged.Buying gold to protect yourself in these uncertain times? I recommend The Pure Gold Company. Pricing is competitive, quality of service is high. They deliver to the UK, US, Canada and Europe or you can store your gold with them. More here.The Danegeld system was quite efficient - on both sides. For the invaders, they were often paid more than they could raise by looting, without having to fight. For the locals, the ravaging was avoided, although, as Rudyard Kipling noted in his poem on the subject, “if once you have paid him the Dane-geld, You never get rid of the Dane.”The Danegeld probably also motivated improvements to Anglo-Saxon coinage. To pay his own soldiers, to build forts and ships, and to pay Danegeld, Alfred the Great increased the number of mints in his realm to at least 8. His successor Athelstan had 30 and, to keep order, passed a law in 928 stating that England should have just one currency. Ever since, there has been just one. This was many centuries before standardisation in France, Germany, or Italy.When William, Duke of Normandy, invaded England in 1066, he succeeded where his Viking ancestors had failed for over 270 years, in that he managed to conquer all of England. It meant he took control of English coinage, which was far superior to that of his homeland. William's coins, struck back in Normandy, are remarkable for how poor they are, compared to their English counterparts.He had at least seven types of English pennies struck with his name on, enabling him to achieve the rebrand that was so important to him. No longer was he William the B*****d, as he was then known. Now he was William the Conqueror. He let the world know through his coins. It worked: that is how we still know him today.It is a little ironic that the pound should be so named for its silver. Because, from the time of Isaac Newton and the founding of the Bank of England, silver had very little to do with the pound. Only gold.That story is told here: This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.theflyingfrisby.com/subscribe

The Saxons are definitely a people. Or are they? The Pirate History Podcast is a member of the Airwave Media Podcast Network. If you'd like to advertise on The Pirate History Podcast, please contact sales@advertisecast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this podcast we look at the River Fleet. a piece of London that was essential for the Romans and Saxons but later covered up but shaped so much of London! Join us for it's history....

Right trusty and well beloved, we greet you well!Chris Riley is back on the podcast, with a four-part mini series on the Norman Conquest and the year 1066. This is the final one.And today we'll be talking about the Legacy of the year 1066 and the Battle of Hastings. Why does it matter, almost a thousand years later, that the Saxons were defeated by the Normans? What did William do after becoming king of England? How did the landscape change? Did it have any effect on the population at large? Let's find out…You can find Chris on @chrisrileyhistory on IGOur favourite books on The Norman Conquest:https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/405905/the-norman-conquest-by-marc-morris/9780099537441https://www.amberley-books.com/author-community-main-page/b/sharon-bennett-connolly/silk-and-the-sword.htmlhttps://www.ospreypublishing.com/uk/last-viking-9781472846501/https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Landscapes-of-the-Norman-Conquest-Hardback/p/21702/aid/1238If you would like to join Natalie on one of her walking tours in London, please follow the links:https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/london-the-royal-british-kings-and-queens-walking-tour-t426011/https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/london-unsavory-history-guided-walking-tour-t428452/ .For more history fodder, please browse https://www.reignoflondon.com/ and https://www.ifitaintbaroque.art/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the early 5th century AD, after almost four centuries of iron-fisted Roman rule, the empire in Britain was beginning to fade. Franks, Saxons and Roman usurpers were running rampant. Britannia was on its last legs and in 410 AD, the Britons were told to ‘look to their own defences'.However the story of the fall of Roman Britain is far more complex than the traditional tale of swift Roman withdrawal. In today's episode of The Ancients, Tristan Hughes is joined by Dr Rob Collins and Dr James to journey from Londinium to Hadrians Wall and unpick the ultimate fate of Roman Britannia.Presented by Tristan Hughes. Edited by Aidan Lonergan. The producer is Joseph Knight, the senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff.The Ancients is a History Hit podcast.Enjoy unlimited access to award-winning original TV documentaries that are released weekly and AD-FREE podcasts. Sign up HERE for 50% off your first 3 months using code ‘ANCIENTS'. https://historyhit.com/subscriptionYou can take part in our listener survey here.

Jon Summers is the Motoring Historian. He was a company car thrashing technology sales rep that turned into a fairly inept sports bike rider. On his show he gets together with various co-hosts to talk about new and old cars, driving, motorbikes, motor racing, motoring travel. Saxon - And The Bands Played On After some months distracted by a puppy, J rides again Early sportsbike fuel injection, a hit and miss affair The free ‘98 Honda Shadow rides again ‘01 Suzuki GSX-R1000 K1 new clutch and ZX10 modification ‘05 Suzuki GSX-R1000 K5 oil leak The pinnacle experience of riding a liter sportsbike The Gixxerfarm project 3 rides in 3 days Aftermarket cans - the freer breathing is noticeable, if only in the exhaust note Gixxers compared - older = more raw, harder to ride ‘95 Ducati 900 SS/CR leaking clutch Saxon - Ride Like The Wind A thumbnail of English history, the Saxons, and today's music, Saxon Wayland's Smithy Chops Garage's Jaguar BMW 328i F90, Hooligan behaviour at Amelia Island many years ago BMW 320d San Sebastian and Spain Vauxhall Mokka rental; gruff but pokey; fuel miser; hard to tell if gas or diesel Vauxhall Viva HB and the same hood ripple as the Mokka Uffington White Horse, Fox and Hounds Pub, John Betjamin's house Mokka reminder of Standard 8 when J is locked out of boot/trunk Mokka Speeding chime vs. Gixxers National Motor Museum at Beaulieu - offering awesome breadth and depth of car storytelling Hillman Imp and Linwood Ari Vatanen's Rothmans Escort Ford Sierra Cosworth RS500 The Golden Arrow 1000 HP Sunbeam - please contribute to the restoration Golden Arrow Special Exhibit Slabbie GSX-R Exhibit, J's example is probably better. But not the right colour Saxon - Midas Touch British Motor Museum and Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust, enjoyed by three generations of Summers J's soft spot for Triumph, thanks to his Dad's friends rusty Mk1 2000 Estate J's dream PI Saxon - Heavy Metal Thunder Not an Austin or Morris guy. A Jaguar, Ford, Alfa, or Lancia guy Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust Leamington Spa car show Lots more American cars in Britain now than when I lived in England 20+ years ago J's love of Jaguar E-Types Audi 100 Coupe, as owned by J's Grandfather Sir William Lyons - an eye for style, and business acumen Saxon - 20,000 feet Brooklands Museum - Recent history and Mercedes Takeover The Brooklands hotel. Stay, if you like cars. Lewis Hamilton F1 simulator - Ollie Summers sets a new lap record DSJ's (of Motor Sport fame) Norton. The epitome of cool, J's Steve McQueen Brooklands Bentley A simulated flight on Concord A digression on Concord and what was accomplished and lost J's visit to the site of the Montgomery motorcycle factory, now terraced houses BSA factory now 70s European market Fords are now so Americanized to J's eyes Ford's flash and performance/luxury really did set the products apart Capri 3.0, 2.8. Fast cars ? Not in comparison to a Jag with a manual transmission Eric Fernihough Jumping Saxon - Stallions of the Highway Average Speed Checks are ruining motoring in England; the desecration of a favourite motorway off ramp, the Hogs Back; this isn't progress Macc Lads - My Pub (NSFW) The Death of the Joy of Motoring by slow asphixiation Stone Henge is Disneyified now The Black Mondeo West Kennett Long Barrow Princess Royal, Farnham Safeway (actually Tesco) Bacon Sandwiches Saxon - 747 (Strangers In The Night) Hillsborough Concours, and the Hagerty Junior Judges Boss 429 Mustang  Ferrari 330 GTC, as sat in by the Junior Judges Domaine de Beauvious Saxon - Forever Free

Our ImpactVest Alliance Q3 CEO Roundtable Podcast: “It's Strategic: Greater Impact, Greater Profits” was hosted by Aisha Williams, Founder and CEO of ImpactVest. This roundtable discussion focuses on strategic impact and how businesses can position themselves for returns while maximising positive societal effects.Saxon Knight, Founder of House of Saxons, discusses her organisation's efforts to empower trauma survivors through business skills, highlighting the challenges of attracting investors in difficult industries. Tanner Snider, VP of Investment Strategy at Gold Leaf Farming, shares how their sustainable farming practices balance strong financial returns with environmental and social responsibility. Obet Aparicio, Chief Operating Financial Officer at the Hispanic Social Assembly, emphasises how the Hispanic Social Assembly is positively impacting fair trade practices in Latin America while advocating for fair wages.

So here it is. Series Two of Willy Willy Harry Stee and Charlie Higson is going to start by going back and looking at the pre-Norman Kings of England, the Saxons and the Vikings. In this introductory episode, Charlie lays the groundwork for the appearance of Alfred The Great, to come in the next podcast. It has all the thrills and excitement of a Hollywood blockbuster! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nous sommes à l'été 782. Cela fait dix ans déjà que Francs et Saxons se cherchent, mais aucun camps ne parvient à prendre l'avantage et la guerre est ravageuse. Charlemagne veut absolument étendre son territoire vers l'Est et doit donc écraser toute résistance. Cette année-là, le roi des Francs est informé du soulèvement des peuples au frontière de son royaume. Ses espions et ses éclaireurs lui apprennent que des Slaves sont entrés en territoire saxon et que Widikund, le chef de ses adversaires, prépare une armée pour lancer une nouvelle offensive. D'après les « Annales royales des Francs », dans la version dite d'Eginhard, on peut lire que le comte Théodoric « donna aux ambassadeurs le conseil de s'enquérir aussi vite que possible, par des espions, du lieu où étaient les Saxons, de ce qui se passait au milieu d'eux, et de les attaquer tous ensemble, si la nature des lieux le permettait. (…) A mauvais préparatifs, mauvaise issue, ajoute l'auteur de la première biographie de Charlemagne, car les Francs, entourés par les Saxons, furent presque tous massacrés (…). Sous quelle forme l'espionnage se pratique-t-il au Moyen Âge ? Quelles sont les moyens militaires, diplomatiques et politiques mis en œuvre ? La dissimulation, l'imposture, la trahison, l'intoxication, relèvent-elles déjà de l'art consommé du renseignement ? Avec nous : Valentin Baricault. Auteur de « L'espionnage au Moyen Âge » ; éd. Passés/Composés. Merci pour votre écoute Un Jour dans l'Histoire, c'est également en direct tous les jours de la semaine de 13h15 à 14h30 sur www.rtbf.be/lapremiere Retrouvez tous les épisodes d'Un Jour dans l'Histoire sur notre plateforme Auvio.be : https://auvio.rtbf.be/emission/5936 Et si vous avez apprécié ce podcast, n'hésitez pas à nous donner des étoiles ou des commentaires, cela nous aide à le faire connaître plus largement.

Carlisle began life as Luguvalium, a Roman settlement that grew out of the fort on the site. It was the capital of an ancient British kingdom. Both Vikings and Saxons captured the city. Over time, it took on strategic importance for its location near the Scottish border. But with so many clashes between the Scots and the English, not to mention the tensions caused by the Border Reivers, it's safe to say Carlisle has a tumultuous history. And where you have history, you have legends! Let's find out more in this week's episode of Fabulous Folklore! Find the images and references on the blog post: https://www.icysedgwick.com/carlisle-legends/ RSVP for my Folklore of Magical Trees talk: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-folklore-of-magical-trees-tickets-912709648127?aff=erelexpmlt The Curse against the Reivers: https://www.bbc.co.uk/cumbria/features/2003/07/restoration/the_curse.shtml Get your free guide to home protection the folklore way here: https://www.icysedgwick.com/fab-folklore/ Become a member of the Fabulous Folklore Family for bonus episodes and articles at https://patreon.com/bePatron?u=2380595 Fabulous Folklore Bookshop: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/fabulous_folklore Enjoyed this episode and want to show your appreciation? Buy Icy a coffee to say 'thanks' at: https://ko-fi.com/icysedgwick Pre-recorded illustrated talks: https://ko-fi.com/icysedgwick/shop Request an episode: https://forms.gle/gqG7xQNLfbMg1mDv7 Get extra snippets of folklore on Instagram at https://instagram.com/icysedgwick 'Like' Fabulous Folklore on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fabulousfolklore/ Find Icy on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/icysedgwick.bsky.social Tweet Icy at https://x.com/IcySedgwick

"Our journey begins in the 5th century AD, a time of great migrations and upheaval. The Roman Empire had recently withdrawn from Britain, leaving the land open to new influences and settlers. It was during this period that the Anglo-Saxons, a collection of tribes from what are now Germany, Denmark, and the Netherlands, began to make their way across the North Sea to the British Isles. The Anglo-Saxons were not a single unified group, but rather a mix of peoples, including the Angles, Saxons, and Jutes. Each brought with them their own dialects, which would eventually blend and evolve to form what we now call Old English.

In this ImpactVest podcast episode, the Managing Director of the ImpactVest Alliance, Tonya Love-Lamorte, interviews Saxon Knight, Founder of House of Saxons, about her extensive background in threat intelligence and her transition to founding a strategic consulting company. Knight shares her inspiration for House of Saxons, highlighting the need for aftercare in trafficking survivor support, including skills training and career preparedness. She also discusses the future of AI in cybersecurity, emphasising its role in automating processes and the importance of education and awareness in achieving long-term social impact.

If you would like to help us with our running costs, and get exclusive bonus episodes every month, a free copy of our book, Tips on Writing, Publishing and Marketing your Book, and other cool perks, check out our Patreon page. ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/RockPaperSwordsPodcast⁠⁠ Today Matthew interviews Steven and they discuss Sword of the Saxons, book 2 in the Alfred the Great trilogy. Vikings, great battles, Athelney, and, most importantly, did Alfred burn the cakes?! Find out in this episode and be sure to buy the book HERE.

In 1066 Edward the Confessor died, an event that set in motion a tripartite dispute for the throne of England, ultimately won by William of Normandy. After the Battle of Hastings, forever immortalized in the Bayeux Tapestry, William acquired the epithet 'The Conqueror' and the fate of England and surrounding territories was forever changed. The battle of Hastings in 1066 was certainly important, but was it decisive? Who were the Normans? What happened to the losers? How did the Irish react to this event? Diarmait mac Máel na mBó, King of Leinster, was allied with Harold Godwinson, who defeated famed 'Last Viking' Harald, King of Norway, at the Battle of Stamford Bridge only three weeks before he was killed by the Normans at Hastings. Godwinson's sons sought refuge with Diarmait in the aftermath. Diarmait is later mentioned in the Irish annals as possessing the standard or banner of the king of England, but how did it get in Ireland in the first place? These are some of the questions tackled by today's episode with Dr Caitlin Ellis (University of Oslo) and Dr Niamh Wycherley, who are looking at England from an Irish perspective and placing the aftermath of the Battle of Hastings in a wider context bridged by the Irish Sea. Suggested reading: Caitlin Ellis, ‘“Brian's sword” and the “standard of the king of the Saxons” in the Irish annals: the Godwinsons, Hastings and Leinster–Munster relations', Ériu 73 (2023), 43–62 Caitlin Ellis, ‘Ireland and the Anglo-Normans within the Irish Sea World: Rebels, Mercenaries, Allies 1066–1169', Borders and the Norman World, ed. Daniel Armstrong, Áron Kecskés with Charlie Rozier and Leonie Hicks (Boydell & Brewer, 2023), 17–42 Regular episodes every two weeks (on a Friday). Email: medievalirishhistory@gmail.com Twitter X: @EarlyIrishPod Supported by the Dept of Early Irish, Maynooth University, & Science Foundation Ireland/The Irish Research Council. Views expressed are the speakers' own. Production: Tiago de Oliveira Veloso Silva. Logo design: Matheus de Paula Costa Music: Lexin_Music --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/medievalirishhistory/message

Students in twelfth-century Paris held slanging matches, branding the English drunkards, the Germans madmen and the French as arrogant. On Crusade, army recruits from different ethnic backgrounds taunted each other's military skills. Men producing ethnography in monasteries and at court drafted derogatory descriptions of peoples dwelling in territories under colonization, questioning their work ethic, social organization, religious devotion and humanness. Monks listed and ruminated on the alleged traits of Jews, Saracens, Greeks, Saxons and Britons and their acceptance or rejection of Christianity. Ethnicity in Medieval Europe 950-1250, Medicine, Power and Religion (Boydell and Brewer, 2021), provides a radical new approach to representations of nationhood in medieval western Europe, the author argues that ethnic stereotypes were constructed and wielded rhetorically to justify property claims, flaunt military strength, and assert moral and cultural ascendance over others. The gendered images of ethnicity in circulation reflect a negotiation over self-representations of discipline, rationality and strength, juxtaposed with the alleged chaos and weakness of racialized others. Interpreting nationhood through a religious lens, monks and schoolmen explained it as scientifically informed by environmental medicine, and ancient theory that held that location and climate influenced the physical and mental traits of peoples. Drawing on lists of ethnic character traits, school textbooks, medical treatises, proverbs, poetry and chronicles, this book shows that ethnic stereotypes served as rhetorical tools of power, crafting relationships within communities and towards others. Claire Weeda is a cultural historian at the Institute for History at Leiden University, Netherlands. Her main fields of interest include ethnic stereotyping, the history of the body, Greco-Arabic medicine, and organic politics in Europe, 1100-1500. Evan Zarkadas is a graduate student of European history at the University of Maine focusing on Medieval Europe, the Eastern Mediterranean, medieval identity, and ethnicity during the late Middle Ages. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Students in twelfth-century Paris held slanging matches, branding the English drunkards, the Germans madmen and the French as arrogant. On Crusade, army recruits from different ethnic backgrounds taunted each other's military skills. Men producing ethnography in monasteries and at court drafted derogatory descriptions of peoples dwelling in territories under colonization, questioning their work ethic, social organization, religious devotion and humanness. Monks listed and ruminated on the alleged traits of Jews, Saracens, Greeks, Saxons and Britons and their acceptance or rejection of Christianity. Ethnicity in Medieval Europe 950-1250, Medicine, Power and Religion (Boydell and Brewer, 2021), provides a radical new approach to representations of nationhood in medieval western Europe, the author argues that ethnic stereotypes were constructed and wielded rhetorically to justify property claims, flaunt military strength, and assert moral and cultural ascendance over others. The gendered images of ethnicity in circulation reflect a negotiation over self-representations of discipline, rationality and strength, juxtaposed with the alleged chaos and weakness of racialized others. Interpreting nationhood through a religious lens, monks and schoolmen explained it as scientifically informed by environmental medicine, and ancient theory that held that location and climate influenced the physical and mental traits of peoples. Drawing on lists of ethnic character traits, school textbooks, medical treatises, proverbs, poetry and chronicles, this book shows that ethnic stereotypes served as rhetorical tools of power, crafting relationships within communities and towards others. Claire Weeda is a cultural historian at the Institute for History at Leiden University, Netherlands. Her main fields of interest include ethnic stereotyping, the history of the body, Greco-Arabic medicine, and organic politics in Europe, 1100-1500. Evan Zarkadas is a graduate student of European history at the University of Maine focusing on Medieval Europe, the Eastern Mediterranean, medieval identity, and ethnicity during the late Middle Ages. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

Students in twelfth-century Paris held slanging matches, branding the English drunkards, the Germans madmen and the French as arrogant. On Crusade, army recruits from different ethnic backgrounds taunted each other's military skills. Men producing ethnography in monasteries and at court drafted derogatory descriptions of peoples dwelling in territories under colonization, questioning their work ethic, social organization, religious devotion and humanness. Monks listed and ruminated on the alleged traits of Jews, Saracens, Greeks, Saxons and Britons and their acceptance or rejection of Christianity. Ethnicity in Medieval Europe 950-1250, Medicine, Power and Religion (Boydell and Brewer, 2021), provides a radical new approach to representations of nationhood in medieval western Europe, the author argues that ethnic stereotypes were constructed and wielded rhetorically to justify property claims, flaunt military strength, and assert moral and cultural ascendance over others. The gendered images of ethnicity in circulation reflect a negotiation over self-representations of discipline, rationality and strength, juxtaposed with the alleged chaos and weakness of racialized others. Interpreting nationhood through a religious lens, monks and schoolmen explained it as scientifically informed by environmental medicine, and ancient theory that held that location and climate influenced the physical and mental traits of peoples. Drawing on lists of ethnic character traits, school textbooks, medical treatises, proverbs, poetry and chronicles, this book shows that ethnic stereotypes served as rhetorical tools of power, crafting relationships within communities and towards others. Claire Weeda is a cultural historian at the Institute for History at Leiden University, Netherlands. Her main fields of interest include ethnic stereotyping, the history of the body, Greco-Arabic medicine, and organic politics in Europe, 1100-1500. Evan Zarkadas is a graduate student of European history at the University of Maine focusing on Medieval Europe, the Eastern Mediterranean, medieval identity, and ethnicity during the late Middle Ages. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/medicine

Students in twelfth-century Paris held slanging matches, branding the English drunkards, the Germans madmen and the French as arrogant. On Crusade, army recruits from different ethnic backgrounds taunted each other's military skills. Men producing ethnography in monasteries and at court drafted derogatory descriptions of peoples dwelling in territories under colonization, questioning their work ethic, social organization, religious devotion and humanness. Monks listed and ruminated on the alleged traits of Jews, Saracens, Greeks, Saxons and Britons and their acceptance or rejection of Christianity. Ethnicity in Medieval Europe 950-1250, Medicine, Power and Religion (Boydell and Brewer, 2021), provides a radical new approach to representations of nationhood in medieval western Europe, the author argues that ethnic stereotypes were constructed and wielded rhetorically to justify property claims, flaunt military strength, and assert moral and cultural ascendance over others. The gendered images of ethnicity in circulation reflect a negotiation over self-representations of discipline, rationality and strength, juxtaposed with the alleged chaos and weakness of racialized others. Interpreting nationhood through a religious lens, monks and schoolmen explained it as scientifically informed by environmental medicine, and ancient theory that held that location and climate influenced the physical and mental traits of peoples. Drawing on lists of ethnic character traits, school textbooks, medical treatises, proverbs, poetry and chronicles, this book shows that ethnic stereotypes served as rhetorical tools of power, crafting relationships within communities and towards others. Claire Weeda is a cultural historian at the Institute for History at Leiden University, Netherlands. Her main fields of interest include ethnic stereotyping, the history of the body, Greco-Arabic medicine, and organic politics in Europe, 1100-1500. Evan Zarkadas is a graduate student of European history at the University of Maine focusing on Medieval Europe, the Eastern Mediterranean, medieval identity, and ethnicity during the late Middle Ages. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/intellectual-history

Students in twelfth-century Paris held slanging matches, branding the English drunkards, the Germans madmen and the French as arrogant. On Crusade, army recruits from different ethnic backgrounds taunted each other's military skills. Men producing ethnography in monasteries and at court drafted derogatory descriptions of peoples dwelling in territories under colonization, questioning their work ethic, social organization, religious devotion and humanness. Monks listed and ruminated on the alleged traits of Jews, Saracens, Greeks, Saxons and Britons and their acceptance or rejection of Christianity. Ethnicity in Medieval Europe 950-1250, Medicine, Power and Religion (Boydell and Brewer, 2021), provides a radical new approach to representations of nationhood in medieval western Europe, the author argues that ethnic stereotypes were constructed and wielded rhetorically to justify property claims, flaunt military strength, and assert moral and cultural ascendance over others. The gendered images of ethnicity in circulation reflect a negotiation over self-representations of discipline, rationality and strength, juxtaposed with the alleged chaos and weakness of racialized others. Interpreting nationhood through a religious lens, monks and schoolmen explained it as scientifically informed by environmental medicine, and ancient theory that held that location and climate influenced the physical and mental traits of peoples. Drawing on lists of ethnic character traits, school textbooks, medical treatises, proverbs, poetry and chronicles, this book shows that ethnic stereotypes served as rhetorical tools of power, crafting relationships within communities and towards others. Claire Weeda is a cultural historian at the Institute for History at Leiden University, Netherlands. Her main fields of interest include ethnic stereotyping, the history of the body, Greco-Arabic medicine, and organic politics in Europe, 1100-1500. Evan Zarkadas is a graduate student of European history at the University of Maine focusing on Medieval Europe, the Eastern Mediterranean, medieval identity, and ethnicity during the late Middle Ages. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/european-studies

Students in twelfth-century Paris held slanging matches, branding the English drunkards, the Germans madmen and the French as arrogant. On Crusade, army recruits from different ethnic backgrounds taunted each other's military skills. Men producing ethnography in monasteries and at court drafted derogatory descriptions of peoples dwelling in territories under colonization, questioning their work ethic, social organization, religious devotion and humanness. Monks listed and ruminated on the alleged traits of Jews, Saracens, Greeks, Saxons and Britons and their acceptance or rejection of Christianity. Ethnicity in Medieval Europe 950-1250, Medicine, Power and Religion (Boydell and Brewer, 2021), provides a radical new approach to representations of nationhood in medieval western Europe, the author argues that ethnic stereotypes were constructed and wielded rhetorically to justify property claims, flaunt military strength, and assert moral and cultural ascendance over others. The gendered images of ethnicity in circulation reflect a negotiation over self-representations of discipline, rationality and strength, juxtaposed with the alleged chaos and weakness of racialized others. Interpreting nationhood through a religious lens, monks and schoolmen explained it as scientifically informed by environmental medicine, and ancient theory that held that location and climate influenced the physical and mental traits of peoples. Drawing on lists of ethnic character traits, school textbooks, medical treatises, proverbs, poetry and chronicles, this book shows that ethnic stereotypes served as rhetorical tools of power, crafting relationships within communities and towards others. Claire Weeda is a cultural historian at the Institute for History at Leiden University, Netherlands. Her main fields of interest include ethnic stereotyping, the history of the body, Greco-Arabic medicine, and organic politics in Europe, 1100-1500. Evan Zarkadas is a graduate student of European history at the University of Maine focusing on Medieval Europe, the Eastern Mediterranean, medieval identity, and ethnicity during the late Middle Ages. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Students in twelfth-century Paris held slanging matches, branding the English drunkards, the Germans madmen and the French as arrogant. On Crusade, army recruits from different ethnic backgrounds taunted each other's military skills. Men producing ethnography in monasteries and at court drafted derogatory descriptions of peoples dwelling in territories under colonization, questioning their work ethic, social organization, religious devotion and humanness. Monks listed and ruminated on the alleged traits of Jews, Saracens, Greeks, Saxons and Britons and their acceptance or rejection of Christianity. Ethnicity in Medieval Europe 950-1250, Medicine, Power and Religion (Boydell and Brewer, 2021), provides a radical new approach to representations of nationhood in medieval western Europe, the author argues that ethnic stereotypes were constructed and wielded rhetorically to justify property claims, flaunt military strength, and assert moral and cultural ascendance over others. The gendered images of ethnicity in circulation reflect a negotiation over self-representations of discipline, rationality and strength, juxtaposed with the alleged chaos and weakness of racialized others. Interpreting nationhood through a religious lens, monks and schoolmen explained it as scientifically informed by environmental medicine, and ancient theory that held that location and climate influenced the physical and mental traits of peoples. Drawing on lists of ethnic character traits, school textbooks, medical treatises, proverbs, poetry and chronicles, this book shows that ethnic stereotypes served as rhetorical tools of power, crafting relationships within communities and towards others. Claire Weeda is a cultural historian at the Institute for History at Leiden University, Netherlands. Her main fields of interest include ethnic stereotyping, the history of the body, Greco-Arabic medicine, and organic politics in Europe, 1100-1500. Evan Zarkadas is a graduate student of European history at the University of Maine focusing on Medieval Europe, the Eastern Mediterranean, medieval identity, and ethnicity during the late Middle Ages. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/christian-studies

词汇提示1.bastions 堡垒2.sanctuary 避难所3.tyranny 暴政原文Margaret Thatcher: 'Against European Unity' (1)Nor is the European idea the property of any group or institution.We British are as much heirs to the legacy of European culture as any other nation.Our links to the rest of Europe, the continent of Europe, have been the dominant factor in our history.For 300 years we were part of the Roman Empire and our maps still trace the straight lines of the roads the Romans built.Our ancestors - Celts, Saxons and Danes - came from the continent.Our nation was - in that favorite Community word - 'restructured' under Norman and Angevin rule in the eleventh and twelfth centuries.This year we celebrate the three-hundredth anniversary of the Glorious Revolution in which the British crown passed to Prince William of Orange and Queen Mary.Visit the great churches and cathedrals of Britain, read our literature and listen to our language: all bear witness to the cultural riches which we have drawn from Europe - and other Europeans from us.We in Britain are rightly proud of the way in which, since Magna Carta in 1215, we have pioneered and developed representative institutions to stand as bastions of freedom.And proud too of the way in which for centuries Britain was a home for people from the rest of Europe who sought sanctuary from tyranny.But we know that without the European legacy of political ideas we could not have achieved as much as we did.From classical and medieval thought we have borrowed that concept of the rule of law which marks out a civilized society from barbarism.And on that idea of Christendom -for long synonymous with Europe - with its recognition of the unique and spiritual nature of the individual, we still base our belief in personal liberty and other human rights.Too often the history of Europe is described as a series of interminable wars and quarrels.Yet from our perspective today surely what strikes us most is our common experience.For instance, the story of how Europeans explored and colonized and - yes, without apology - civilized much of the world is an extraordinary tale of talent, skill and courage.We British have in a special way contributed to Europe.Over the centuries we have fought to prevent Europe from falling under the dominance of a single power.We have fought and we have died for her freedom.Only miles from here in Belgium lie the bodies of 120,000 British soldiers who died in the First World War.Had it not been for that willingness to fight and to die, Europe would have been united long before now - but not in liberty, not in justice.It was British support to resistance movements throughout the last war that helped to keep alive the flame of liberty in so many countries until the day of liberation.翻译玛格丽特·撒切尔:“反对欧洲统一”(1)欧洲理念也不是任何团体或机构的财产。我们英国人和其他国家一样，都是欧洲文化遗产的继承者。我们与欧洲其他国家、欧洲大陆的联系，一直是我们历史上的主导因素。300年来，我们一直是罗马帝国的一部分，我们的地图上仍然可以看到罗马人修建的直线道路。我们的祖先——凯尔特人、撒克逊人和丹麦人——来自欧洲大陆。我们的国家——用那个最受欢迎的共同体词汇来说——在11世纪和12世纪诺曼和安吉文的统治下“重建”了。今年，我们庆祝光荣革命300周年，在这场革命中，英国王位传给了奥兰治的威廉王子和玛丽女王。参观英国的伟大教堂和大教堂，阅读我们的文学作品，聆听我们的语言:所有这些都见证了我们从欧洲汲取的文化财富，以及其他欧洲人从我们这里汲取的文化财富。自1215年签订《大宪章》以来，我们英国人开创并发展了代表自由的机构，我们理应为此感到自豪。几个世纪以来，英国一直是欧洲其他地区寻求暴政庇护的人们的家园，我为此感到自豪。但我们知道，如果没有欧洲政治理念的遗产，我们不可能取得今天的成就。我们从古典和中世纪的思想中借用了区分文明社会和野蛮社会的法治概念。长期以来，基督教世界一直是欧洲的代名词，它承认个人的独特性和精神本质，基于这种理念，我们仍然相信个人自由和其他人权。欧洲的历史常常被描述为一系列无休止的战争和争吵。然而，从我们今天的角度来看，最让我们震惊的肯定是我们的共同经历。例如，关于欧洲人如何探索和殖民，以及——是的，毫无疑问——使世界大部分地区变得文明的故事，就是一个才华、技巧和勇气的非凡故事。我们英国人以一种特殊的方式为欧洲做出了贡献。几个世纪以来，我们一直在为防止欧洲落入单一大国的统治而斗争。我们为她的自由而战，为她的自由而死。在离这里几英里远的比利时，埋葬着12万死于一战的英国士兵的尸体。如果不是因为这种战斗和牺牲的意愿，欧洲早就团结起来了——但不是在自由，不是在正义。正是英国在上一场战争中对抵抗运动的支持，才使自由的火焰在许多国家熊熊燃烧，直到解放的那一天。

Toute une légende s'est forgée autour du mythique Roi Arthur. L'existence historique de ce personnage semble assez douteuse à la majorité des historiens. Les récits légendaires le font naître à la fin du Ve siècle.Il serait le fils d'Uther Pendragon, qui régnait sur la Bretagne, un royaume correspondant à la Grande-Bretagne actuelle.Durant son enfance, l'identité du jeune Arthur aurait été tenue secrète. Le Roi en aurait confié la garde à Merlin l'Enchanteur. Ce personnage fabuleux, né d'une mère humaine et d'un père diabolique, serait le créateur du fameux site de Stonehenge.À la mort d'Uther Pendragon, plusieurs prétendants se disputent le trône. C'est alors qu'intervient Merlin. La veille de Noël, il convoque ces seigneurs et leur lance un défi.Il leur présente en effet un rocher, qui vient d'apparaître dans la nuit. Dans ce roc est plantée une épée. Le magicien demande à chacun d'eux de la retirer de son socle. Celui qui y parviendra deviendra Roi de Bretagne.Tous les chevaliers s'y essaient, l'un après l'autre, mais sans succès. Malgré tous leurs efforts, l'épée reste plantée dans son rocher. C'est alors que paraît le jeune Arthur, qui passe pour un simple écuyer.À peine le jeune homme frêle s'est-il emparé de la poignée de l'épée que celle-ci se retire de son socle comme par enchantement. Arthur est aussitôt reconnu comme leur souverain légitime par les seigneurs médusés.Dans le cycle arthurien, Excalibur deviendra dès lors l'épée du jeune Roi. Ce n'est pas une arme comme les autres. Elle aurait été forgée par des elfes, à la demande d'une fée, la Dame du Lac, une amie de Merlin, dont il était même amoureux. D'après la légende, ils l'auraient fabriquée dans un métal particulier, que rien ne pouvait briser.Muni de cette épée magique, Arthur était assuré de vaincre ses ennemis. Il s'agissait surtout des Saxons, qui convoitaient alors la Bretagne. Mieux encore, le fourreau de l'épée le protégeait en toute circonstance. Rien ne pouvait donc arriver à ce jeune souverain, auquel la victoire était promise. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

We watch the final two episodes of the “Time Meddler” saga ('A Battle of Wits' and 'Checkmate') where our retro Whoby crew discover the Meddling Monk is another time traveler with a plan to jump start human development. Whilst said Western Pro-Civilization is occurring, Vikings continue to slo-mo battle the Saxons, the Doctor sabotages the Monk's Tardis (wait…what?!), and the American viewers (re: John and Steve) scratch their heads in confusion cuz histry is confuzing.

Last time I discussed the origin myth of Sussex and how this compares to the archaeological record for early Saxon presence in the southeast of England. According to legend, the final notable date of early South Saxon history was 491 with Ælle's and Cissa's victory over the Britons of Andredes cester. We saw how these later legends do not line up with the archaeological record which indicates that Saxons only occupied all of what became Sussex by the 470s. This time, we jump ahead two hundred years to look at the earliest recorded history of Sussex and its struggle with Wessex for control of the Isle of Wight. Credits –  Music: 'Wælheall' by Hrōðmund Wōdening https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQfdqIyqJ4g&list=LL&index=5&ab_channel=Hr%C5%8D%C3%B0mundW%C5%8Ddening Social Media -  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/anglosaxonengland Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Anglo-Saxon-England-Podcast-110529958048053 Twitter: https://twitter.com/EnglandAnglo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anglosaxonenglandpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzyGUvYZCstptNQeWTwfQuA  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most people know Ed West for his journalism and in particular for his substack The Wrong Side of History. If you haven't found that yet then check it out - it is one of the best things of its kind out there. But Ed also writes book and in particular a series of short introductions to various periods of English history. If (like me) you sometimes find you need a good overview of something before diving into the detail these books are an absolute godsend. We talked about the period from when the Romans left Britain in the early 400's to the time of Alfred the Great. It was thoroughly entertaining to listen to Ed though it sounds as if the people living through these times had a lot less fun. His book is called Saxons vs Vikings: Alfred the Great and England in the Dark Ages. It is a great introduction to the period. (And ideal for fans of Bernard Cornwell's The Last Kingdom!)

Out of any place the Saxons could have settled in America, why did they choose Missouri? Hear about their journey, C.F.W. Walther's role in settling Lutherans in both St. Louis and Perry County, and the fallout from Martin Stephan's dramatic story with the Saxon immigrants. Find the Lutheran Ladies' Lounge episode on C.F.W Walther's wife Emilie at kfuo.org/2020/09/11/lutheran-ladies-lounge-episode-050-story-time-with-sarah-walthers-wife-emilie. Rev. Dr. Cameron A. MacKenzie, Professor of Historical Theology at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Indiana, joins Andy and Sarah for our nine-episode series on the History of the LCMS. Find more from Dr. Mackenzie at video.ctsfw.edu.

Ten long years of war in the dark forests of Saxony, and there was no end in sight. Centuries earlier, these woods had witnessed the destruction of mighty Roman legions, a fact that several Frankish scribes had already noted in their chronicles. Per-haps their king would fare better than the Roman Emperor Augustus. Their enemy, the Saxons, were a far greater threat than the older Germanic tribes had been. When confronted with the truth of holy writ and the might of Christendom's armies, they had refused to bow to the Frankish King Charles and clung to their pagan ways. Now, a decade after the first uprising along the border, Charles had resolved to suppress the Saxons' desire for independence once and for all. He had learned of a re-volt near the Süntel massif that had killed several members of his court. Join us as we teach you about what happened as a result, the interpretations that followed, and how such evil can be combatted. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/15minutehistory/support

One of the most farcical yet often great review gauntlets opens TNM 2024, with efforts from Green Day, Neck Deep, Saxon, Lucifer, Upon Stone, Rough Justice... and Lord of the Lost's 90 minute cover album.Green Day 3:35Neck Deep 34:19Lord of the Lost 52:08Saxon 1:18:19Lucifer 1:41:15Upon Stone 1:55:35Rough Justice 2:13:36

What's the rest of the story about Martin Stephan? How did his actions affect the Saxons in Perry County? Hear about his dramatic exit from the Lutheran community as well as the journey of the Saxons into their new homeland. Rev. Dr. Cameron A. MacKenzie, Professor of Historical Theology at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Indiana, joins Andy and Sarah for our nine-episode series on the History of the LCMS. Find more from Dr. Mackenzie at video.ctsfw.edu.

In the aftermath of our Spring 1813 Napoleonic campaign, Napoleon and Tsar Alexander meet for a heated negotiation. Many issues are on the table as both sides jockey for advantage in the Fall. Will any cities be swapped? Will Napoleon evacuate his stranded fortress garrisons? Can the French tempt Austria into remaining neutral? What about the lesser German states and the Saxons? To mediate our talks, we're joined by two expert Napoleonic historians. Professor Alexander Mikaberidze and Dr. Zack White join the show to lend historical background and take an active role mediating our wargame.  Be sure to join us on YouTube in the weeks ahead for the conclusion of the 1813 campaign to see how our version of events unfolds in the Fall season! Napoleon may have suffered a major defeat historically, but our wargame is not destined to follow the same path. Subscribe and join us! We also want to thank both of our guest historians. You can find Professor Mikaberidze's latest book on Field Marshal Kutuzov on Amazon, among other vendors. And you can listen to great historical analysis from Dr. Zack White on his podcast, The Napoleonic Wars Podcast. Check it out!  

The Cru record from their annual Christmas retreat, bringing you tales of a Christmas ghost story; two brothers, bringing home a tree; poems about winter and the holidays; and a first date. From Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase and Fable:  Christmas decorations. The Roman festival of SATURN was held in December and the temples were decorated with greenery. The DRUIDS are associated with MISTLETOE, and the Saxons used HOLLY and IVY. These customs have been transferred to the Christian festival. The holly (popularly associated with 'holy') is called 'Christ's thorn' in Germany and Scandinavia, from its use in church decorations and its berries, which are borne about Christmas time. The early Christians gave an emblematic turn to the custom, referring to the 'righteous branch', and justifying it from Isaiah 60:13: 'The glory of Lebanon shall come unto thee, the fir tree, the pine tree, and the box together, to beautify the place of my sanctuary.'The decorated Christmas tree was in use among the Romans and was introduced to Britain from Germany soon after Queen Victoria's marriage with Prince Albert of Saxe- Coburg-Gotha in 1840. SANTA CLAUS and his reindeer came to Britain at the same time although RUDOLPH did not join them until much later. Check out our website for a featured story from this week's episode, and be sure to follow us on Instagram (if that's your sort of thing). Please do send us an email with your story if you write along, which we hope you will do. Episodes of Radio FreeWrite are protected by a Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-ND 4.0) license. All Stories remain the property of their respective authors.

The new album from Saxon, "Hell, Fire and Damnation" drops on January 19th, and frontman Biff Byford was nice enough to join me to discuss it, and lots more.  "It's a monster title, isn't it?" Biff asked when I brought up the title. That it is! He told me what the title meant, it goes back a long way. "I don't know why we didn't use it before". He spoke about bringing back the 80s on some aspects of the album, even going back to the beginning of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal.  Biff talked about how fast this album came together and why they're releasing it to start the new year, as opposed to releasing it near the end of 2024. There's a reason they decided to get it out earlier, as Biff explained. "It all came together pretty quickly" as far as the album is concerned. Biff said,  "The Metal Gods were looking down on us" He spoke about the process of writing and recording the album.  This album is also mixed and produced by Andy Sneap, who has worked with the band several times. "It's everything, new music. It's lifeblood." is how he responded to the question of what new music means to Saxon. He said they're always on a quest to write the perfect song/album.  He also told me about the song he did with Amon Amarth, "Saxons and Vikings". He talked about meeting the guys and becoming friends with them. "I do like the song, actually...it's a great song". The style of his voice along with Johan Hegg's makes for an interesting sound. Always fun talking with Biff, a great way to close out the year! 

The Publishers have asked me to authorise a new edition, in my own name, of this little book - now long out of print - which was written by me thirty-five years ago under the initials J.T.K. In acceding to their request I wish to say that the book as now published is merely a word-for-word reprint of my early effort to help to popularise the Arthur legends.It is little else than an abridgment of Sir Thomas Malory's version of them as printed by Caxton - with a few additions from Geoffrey of Monmouth and other sources - and an endeavour to arrange the many tales into a more or less consecutive story. - James KnowlesPart IPreface The Prophecies of Merlin and The Birth of Arthur     The Sword and Stone, Coronation, Excalibur, War with the Eleven Kings  The Adventure of the Questing Beast - King Arthur drives the Saxons from the Realm - The Battles of Celidon Forest and Badon Hill    Part IIKing Arthur Conquers Ireland and Norway, Slays the Giant of St. Michael's Mount, and Conquers Gaul, The Adventures of Sir Balin     Sir Balin Smites the Dolorous Stroke, and Fights with his Brother, Sir Balan   The Marriage of King Arthur and Queen Guinevere, and the Founding of the Round Table, The Adventure of the Hart and Hound    Part IIIKing Arthur and Sir Accolon of Gaul   King Arthur conquers Rome, and is crowned Emperor    The Adventures of Sir Lancelot du Lake  Part IVThe Adventures of Sir Beaumains or Sir Gareth. Part 1. The Quest of Sir Beaumains    The Adventures of Sir Beaumains or Sir Gareth. Part 2. The Tournament before Castle Perilous - Marriage of Sir Gareth and the Lady Lyones    Part VThe Adventures of Sir Tristram Part 1  The Adventures of Sir Tristram Part 2  Part VIThe Quest of the Sangreal. Part 1. The Bewitching of Merlin. The Knighting of Sir Galahad. The Quest for the Sangreal Begins.  The Quest of the Sangreal. Part 2. The Adventures of Sir Lancelot, Sir Percival, and Sir Bors.  The Quest of the Sangreal. Part 3. The Sangreal is Achieved. The Death of Sir Galahad.  Part VIISir Lancelot and the Fair Maid of Astolat    The War Between King Arthur and Sir Lancelot and the Death of King Arthur  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Publishers have asked me to authorise a new edition, in my own name, of this little book - now long out of print - which was written by me thirty-five years ago under the initials J.T.K. In acceding to their request I wish to say that the book as now published is merely a word-for-word reprint of my early effort to help to popularise the Arthur legends.It is little else than an abridgment of Sir Thomas Malory's version of them as printed by Caxton - with a few additions from Geoffrey of Monmouth and other sources - and an endeavour to arrange the many tales into a more or less consecutive story. - James KnowlesPart IPreface The Prophecies of Merlin and The Birth of Arthur     The Sword and Stone, Coronation, Excalibur, War with the Eleven Kings  The Adventure of the Questing Beast - King Arthur drives the Saxons from the Realm - The Battles of Celidon Forest and Badon Hill    Part IIKing Arthur Conquers Ireland and Norway, Slays the Giant of St. Michael's Mount, and Conquers Gaul, The Adventures of Sir Balin     Sir Balin Smites the Dolorous Stroke, and Fights with his Brother, Sir Balan   The Marriage of King Arthur and Queen Guinevere, and the Founding of the Round Table, The Adventure of the Hart and Hound    Part IIIKing Arthur and Sir Accolon of Gaul   King Arthur conquers Rome, and is crowned Emperor    The Adventures of Sir Lancelot du Lake  Part IVThe Adventures of Sir Beaumains or Sir Gareth. Part 1. The Quest of Sir Beaumains    The Adventures of Sir Beaumains or Sir Gareth. Part 2. The Tournament before Castle Perilous - Marriage of Sir Gareth and the Lady Lyones    Part VThe Adventures of Sir Tristram Part 1  The Adventures of Sir Tristram Part 2  Part VIThe Quest of the Sangreal. Part 1. The Bewitching of Merlin. The Knighting of Sir Galahad. The Quest for the Sangreal Begins.  The Quest of the Sangreal. Part 2. The Adventures of Sir Lancelot, Sir Percival, and Sir Bors.  The Quest of the Sangreal. Part 3. The Sangreal is Achieved. The Death of Sir Galahad.  Part VIISir Lancelot and the Fair Maid of Astolat    The War Between King Arthur and Sir Lancelot and the Death of King Arthur  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Publishers have asked me to authorise a new edition, in my own name, of this little book - now long out of print - which was written by me thirty-five years ago under the initials J.T.K. In acceding to their request I wish to say that the book as now published is merely a word-for-word reprint of my early effort to help to popularise the Arthur legends.It is little else than an abridgment of Sir Thomas Malory's version of them as printed by Caxton - with a few additions from Geoffrey of Monmouth and other sources - and an endeavour to arrange the many tales into a more or less consecutive story. - James KnowlesPart IPreface The Prophecies of Merlin and The Birth of Arthur     The Sword and Stone, Coronation, Excalibur, War with the Eleven Kings  The Adventure of the Questing Beast - King Arthur drives the Saxons from the Realm - The Battles of Celidon Forest and Badon Hill    Part IIKing Arthur Conquers Ireland and Norway, Slays the Giant of St. Michael's Mount, and Conquers Gaul, The Adventures of Sir Balin     Sir Balin Smites the Dolorous Stroke, and Fights with his Brother, Sir Balan   The Marriage of King Arthur and Queen Guinevere, and the Founding of the Round Table, The Adventure of the Hart and Hound    Part IIIKing Arthur and Sir Accolon of Gaul   King Arthur conquers Rome, and is crowned Emperor    The Adventures of Sir Lancelot du Lake  Part IVThe Adventures of Sir Beaumains or Sir Gareth. Part 1. The Quest of Sir Beaumains    The Adventures of Sir Beaumains or Sir Gareth. Part 2. The Tournament before Castle Perilous - Marriage of Sir Gareth and the Lady Lyones    Part VThe Adventures of Sir Tristram Part 1  The Adventures of Sir Tristram Part 2  Part VIThe Quest of the Sangreal. Part 1. The Bewitching of Merlin. The Knighting of Sir Galahad. The Quest for the Sangreal Begins.  The Quest of the Sangreal. Part 2. The Adventures of Sir Lancelot, Sir Percival, and Sir Bors.  The Quest of the Sangreal. Part 3. The Sangreal is Achieved. The Death of Sir Galahad.  Part VIISir Lancelot and the Fair Maid of Astolat    The War Between King Arthur and Sir Lancelot and the Death of King Arthur  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Publishers have asked me to authorise a new edition, in my own name, of this little book - now long out of print - which was written by me thirty-five years ago under the initials J.T.K. In acceding to their request I wish to say that the book as now published is merely a word-for-word reprint of my early effort to help to popularise the Arthur legends.It is little else than an abridgment of Sir Thomas Malory's version of them as printed by Caxton - with a few additions from Geoffrey of Monmouth and other sources - and an endeavour to arrange the many tales into a more or less consecutive story. - James KnowlesPart IPreface The Prophecies of Merlin and The Birth of Arthur     The Sword and Stone, Coronation, Excalibur, War with the Eleven Kings  The Adventure of the Questing Beast - King Arthur drives the Saxons from the Realm - The Battles of Celidon Forest and Badon Hill    Part IIKing Arthur Conquers Ireland and Norway, Slays the Giant of St. Michael's Mount, and Conquers Gaul, The Adventures of Sir Balin     Sir Balin Smites the Dolorous Stroke, and Fights with his Brother, Sir Balan   The Marriage of King Arthur and Queen Guinevere, and the Founding of the Round Table, The Adventure of the Hart and Hound    Part IIIKing Arthur and Sir Accolon of Gaul   King Arthur conquers Rome, and is crowned Emperor    The Adventures of Sir Lancelot du Lake  Part IVThe Adventures of Sir Beaumains or Sir Gareth. Part 1. The Quest of Sir Beaumains    The Adventures of Sir Beaumains or Sir Gareth. Part 2. The Tournament before Castle Perilous - Marriage of Sir Gareth and the Lady Lyones    Part VThe Adventures of Sir Tristram Part 1  The Adventures of Sir Tristram Part 2  Part VIThe Quest of the Sangreal. Part 1. The Bewitching of Merlin. The Knighting of Sir Galahad. The Quest for the Sangreal Begins.  The Quest of the Sangreal. Part 2. The Adventures of Sir Lancelot, Sir Percival, and Sir Bors.  The Quest of the Sangreal. Part 3. The Sangreal is Achieved. The Death of Sir Galahad.  Part VIISir Lancelot and the Fair Maid of Astolat    The War Between King Arthur and Sir Lancelot and the Death of King Arthur  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Publishers have asked me to authorise a new edition, in my own name, of this little book - now long out of print - which was written by me thirty-five years ago under the initials J.T.K. In acceding to their request I wish to say that the book as now published is merely a word-for-word reprint of my early effort to help to popularise the Arthur legends.It is little else than an abridgment of Sir Thomas Malory's version of them as printed by Caxton - with a few additions from Geoffrey of Monmouth and other sources - and an endeavour to arrange the many tales into a more or less consecutive story. - James KnowlesPart IPreface The Prophecies of Merlin and The Birth of Arthur     The Sword and Stone, Coronation, Excalibur, War with the Eleven Kings  The Adventure of the Questing Beast - King Arthur drives the Saxons from the Realm - The Battles of Celidon Forest and Badon Hill    Part IIKing Arthur Conquers Ireland and Norway, Slays the Giant of St. Michael's Mount, and Conquers Gaul, The Adventures of Sir Balin     Sir Balin Smites the Dolorous Stroke, and Fights with his Brother, Sir Balan   The Marriage of King Arthur and Queen Guinevere, and the Founding of the Round Table, The Adventure of the Hart and Hound    Part IIIKing Arthur and Sir Accolon of Gaul   King Arthur conquers Rome, and is crowned Emperor    The Adventures of Sir Lancelot du Lake  Part IVThe Adventures of Sir Beaumains or Sir Gareth. Part 1. The Quest of Sir Beaumains    The Adventures of Sir Beaumains or Sir Gareth. Part 2. The Tournament before Castle Perilous - Marriage of Sir Gareth and the Lady Lyones    Part VThe Adventures of Sir Tristram Part 1  The Adventures of Sir Tristram Part 2  Part VIThe Quest of the Sangreal. Part 1. The Bewitching of Merlin. The Knighting of Sir Galahad. The Quest for the Sangreal Begins.  The Quest of the Sangreal. Part 2. The Adventures of Sir Lancelot, Sir Percival, and Sir Bors.  The Quest of the Sangreal. Part 3. The Sangreal is Achieved. The Death of Sir Galahad.  Part VIISir Lancelot and the Fair Maid of Astolat    The War Between King Arthur and Sir Lancelot and the Death of King Arthur  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Publishers have asked me to authorise a new edition, in my own name, of this little book - now long out of print - which was written by me thirty-five years ago under the initials J.T.K. In acceding to their request I wish to say that the book as now published is merely a word-for-word reprint of my early effort to help to popularise the Arthur legends.It is little else than an abridgment of Sir Thomas Malory's version of them as printed by Caxton - with a few additions from Geoffrey of Monmouth and other sources - and an endeavour to arrange the many tales into a more or less consecutive story. - James KnowlesPart IPreface The Prophecies of Merlin and The Birth of Arthur     The Sword and Stone, Coronation, Excalibur, War with the Eleven Kings  The Adventure of the Questing Beast - King Arthur drives the Saxons from the Realm - The Battles of Celidon Forest and Badon Hill    Part IIKing Arthur Conquers Ireland and Norway, Slays the Giant of St. Michael's Mount, and Conquers Gaul, The Adventures of Sir Balin     Sir Balin Smites the Dolorous Stroke, and Fights with his Brother, Sir Balan   The Marriage of King Arthur and Queen Guinevere, and the Founding of the Round Table, The Adventure of the Hart and Hound    Part IIIKing Arthur and Sir Accolon of Gaul   King Arthur conquers Rome, and is crowned Emperor    The Adventures of Sir Lancelot du Lake  Part IVThe Adventures of Sir Beaumains or Sir Gareth. Part 1. The Quest of Sir Beaumains    The Adventures of Sir Beaumains or Sir Gareth. Part 2. The Tournament before Castle Perilous - Marriage of Sir Gareth and the Lady Lyones    Part VThe Adventures of Sir Tristram Part 1  The Adventures of Sir Tristram Part 2  Part VIThe Quest of the Sangreal. Part 1. The Bewitching of Merlin. The Knighting of Sir Galahad. The Quest for the Sangreal Begins.  The Quest of the Sangreal. Part 2. The Adventures of Sir Lancelot, Sir Percival, and Sir Bors.  The Quest of the Sangreal. Part 3. The Sangreal is Achieved. The Death of Sir Galahad.  Part VIISir Lancelot and the Fair Maid of Astolat    The War Between King Arthur and Sir Lancelot and the Death of King Arthur  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Publishers have asked me to authorise a new edition, in my own name, of this little book - now long out of print - which was written by me thirty-five years ago under the initials J.T.K. In acceding to their request I wish to say that the book as now published is merely a word-for-word reprint of my early effort to help to popularise the Arthur legends.It is little else than an abridgment of Sir Thomas Malory's version of them as printed by Caxton - with a few additions from Geoffrey of Monmouth and other sources - and an endeavour to arrange the many tales into a more or less consecutive story. - James KnowlesPart IPreface The Prophecies of Merlin and The Birth of Arthur     The Sword and Stone, Coronation, Excalibur, War with the Eleven Kings  The Adventure of the Questing Beast - King Arthur drives the Saxons from the Realm - The Battles of Celidon Forest and Badon Hill    Part IIKing Arthur Conquers Ireland and Norway, Slays the Giant of St. Michael's Mount, and Conquers Gaul, The Adventures of Sir Balin     Sir Balin Smites the Dolorous Stroke, and Fights with his Brother, Sir Balan   The Marriage of King Arthur and Queen Guinevere, and the Founding of the Round Table, The Adventure of the Hart and Hound    Part IIIKing Arthur and Sir Accolon of Gaul   King Arthur conquers Rome, and is crowned Emperor    The Adventures of Sir Lancelot du Lake  Part IVThe Adventures of Sir Beaumains or Sir Gareth. Part 1. The Quest of Sir Beaumains    The Adventures of Sir Beaumains or Sir Gareth. Part 2. The Tournament before Castle Perilous - Marriage of Sir Gareth and the Lady Lyones    Part VThe Adventures of Sir Tristram Part 1  The Adventures of Sir Tristram Part 2  Part VIThe Quest of the Sangreal. Part 1. The Bewitching of Merlin. The Knighting of Sir Galahad. The Quest for the Sangreal Begins.  The Quest of the Sangreal. Part 2. The Adventures of Sir Lancelot, Sir Percival, and Sir Bors.  The Quest of the Sangreal. Part 3. The Sangreal is Achieved. The Death of Sir Galahad.  Part VIISir Lancelot and the Fair Maid of Astolat    The War Between King Arthur and Sir Lancelot and the Death of King Arthur  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In his Dictionary of the English Language, first published in 1755,  Samuel Johnson did not define the words Saxon, Angle, or Anglo-Saxon. But Noah Webster in his 1828 American Dictionary defines Anglo-Saxon as "adjective. Pertaining to the Saxons, who settled in England, or English Saxons." Something had happened in between the two, and not just the American Revolution, and Johnson's and Webster's different views of that event–but that probably did contribute to the difference. And when Webster published his definition, the term was already taking on new connotations. Indeed, the term Anglo-Saxon has a rich and complicated history, right to the present moment. And so does perception of the peoples to which it refers…or does it actually refer to them? With me to discuss the history of the definition and the ideology of the term is Rory Naismith, Professor of Early Medieval English History at the University of Cambridge, Fellow of Corpus Christi College. Author of numerous books, including Citadel of the Saxons: The Rise of Early London, he was last on the podcast talking about medieval money in Episode 328.  For Further Investigation Content, S., and Williams, H., ‘Creating the Pagan English, from the Tudors to the Present Day', in Signals of Belief in Early England: Anglo-Saxon Paganism Revisited, ed. M. Carver, A. Sanmark and S. Semple (Oxford, 2010), pp. 181–200 Foot, S., ‘The Making of Angelcynn: English Identity before the Norman Conquest', Transactions of the Royal Historical Society, 6th ser., 6 (1996), 25–50 [on use of Anglo-Saxon and English terminology in the pre-Norman period itself] Frantzen, A. J., and Niles, J. D. (eds.), Anglo-Saxonism and the Construction of Social Identity (Gainesville, FL, 1997) [a collection of essays - the introduction is probably the most helpful single thing] Horsman, R., Race and Manifest Destiny: the Origins of American Racial Anglo-Saxonism (Cambridge, MA, 1981) [this is really good on the early modern and American side of the story] Kidd, C., British Identities before Nationalism: Ethnicity and Nationhood in the Atlantic World 1600–1800 (Cambridge, 1999), esp. ch. 4–5 and 9 [again, excellent on early modern Anglo-Saxonism] Mandler, P., The English National Character: the History of an Idea from Edmund Burke to Tony Blair (New Haven, 2006), esp. ch. 3 Niles, J., The Idea of Anglo-Saxon England 1066–1901 (Oxford, 2015) Rory Naismith observes, "There is also a welter of very polemical stuff on the web; for a selection, see below" Rubinstein, S., ‘Anglo-Saxon Extremists: the Strange Logic of the Activists who Insist the Term “Anglo-Saxon” is Racist', The Critic, June 2023 Rambaran-Olm, M., ‘History Bites: Resources on the Problematic Term “Anglo-Saxon”', a three-part series on Medium: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, 7 September 2020 Rambaran-Olm, M., ‘Misnaming the Medieval: Rejecting “Anglo-Saxon” Studies', History Workshop, 4 November 2019 Rambaran-Olm, M., and Wade, E., ‘The Many Myths of the Term “Anglo-Saxon”', Smithsonian Magazine, 14 July 2021 Sewer, A., ‘“Anglo-Saxon” is What You Say when “Whites Only” is Too Inclusive', The Atlantic, 20 April 2021 Williams, H., ‘The Fight for “Anglo-Saxon”', Aeon, 29 May 2020 Wood, M., ‘“As a Racism Row Rumbles on, is it Time to Retire the Term ‘Anglo-Saxon'?” Michael Wood Explores the Controversy', History Extra, 4 November 2019  

Hear about things to do in Transylvania in Romania as the Amateur Traveler talks to Ela Palmer from WhereNextNomad.com about this historic and beautiful place that has much more to offer than Dracula stories. https://amateurtraveler.com/things-to-do-in-transylvania/ Ela starts this itinerary in Bucharest but immediately hops a train to Sinaia, a beautiful mountain town in the Bussegi Mountains. Sinaia is known for its stunning fall colors and is home to two magnificent castles from the Romanticism movement of the 1800s, Peles Castle and Pelesor Castle. You can explore these castles, enjoy the charming town, and visit the 17th-century Sinaia Monastery. After Sinaia, you can take a train to Brasov, a city in Transylvania that Ela fell in love with.  Brasov offers a variety of museums, and Ela suggests getting a ticket that allows access to 11 different museums in the area. Some notable museums include the Black Church, the Museum of Ethnography, the Museum of Urban Civilization, and more. The Black Church is known for its display of Turkish rugs donated by Saxon guilds in Brasov. Saxons were brought to the region to aid in the defense against the Ottoman Turks. Brasov serves as a convenient base for hiking in the surrounding mountains, with cable cars available for easy access to stunning viewpoints and rock formations. Poiana Brasov, a ski resort located about 20 minutes from Brasov, is recommended for both skiing and hiking. Ela mentions enjoying hikes between Tampa and Poiana Brasov. The best-known site in the area is Bran Castle. Ela does think this stunning castle is worth seeing. The castle is sometimes called Dracula's Castle but has little historical connection to Vlad Dracula who was an actual Transylvanian ruler. Ela advises against visiting during Halloween due to crowds. Sighișoara is a smaller city compared to Brasov. It is a complete Saxon citadel with medieval streets, towers, and museums. Ela recommends the the Mystical Transylvania Museum where you can learn more about the actual Vlad Dracula and decide for yourself if he is a hero or villain. The Carpathian Mountains and heavily forested Transylvania surrounding Brasov are home to one of the largest bear populations in Europe. Ela shares their experience of bear watching from a hide near Zărnești. Ela suggests continuing the journey to other places like Cluj or visiting the Turda Salt Mines. This region of Romania has become one of Ela's favorite places in Europe. See if you don't respond the same to the mountains, forests, castles, and picturesque cities of Transylvania.

Here in America we've never had official royalty. It's kind of our thing. Yet despite the fact that our ancestors sailed the ocean blue and fought a war to get away from them, we can't get enough of the British royal family. Or can we? Support has dwindled over the years and shows no signs of stopping. It's currently at 55%, which means in a few short years they'll be out of majority favor for the first time since the Anglos met the Saxons. Given how much of our media is still about them, it really makes you wonder how bad it must have been a hundred years ago. Luckily we can just ask the average senator, because they'd remember. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Here in America we've never had official royalty. It's kind of our thing. Yet despite the fact that our ancestors sailed the ocean blue and fought a war to get away from them, we can't get enough of the British royal family. Or can we? Support has dwindled over the years and shows no signs of stopping. It's currently at 55%, which means in a few short years they'll be out of majority favor for the first time since the Anglos met the Saxons. Given how much of our media is still about them, it really makes you wonder how bad it must have been a hundred years ago. Luckily we can just ask the average senator, because they'd remember. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices