A Decade of Commemorations in Ireland
2014 marks the centenary of the start of World War I. In Ireland (and Britain) it also marks a century
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British & Irish History
The Coming of the Vikings
In the year 793AD, on the 8th of June, the Anglo Saxon Chronicle relates that, “fierce foreboding omens came over
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Cnut and the Rise of Earl Godwin
One of Cnut’s first tasks following his coronation at Christmas 1016AD, was to strengthen his grip on the new realm.
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The Danish Invasion
Ethelred was the second son of King Edgar. He was ten years old when his brother Edward the Martyr was
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Arthur and the Celtic Decline
In 402AD, Constantine’s son, also Constantine, was king having invaded Britain reportedly at the request of Guithelimus, the Archbishop of
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The Birth of the Saxon Kingdoms
The period following the Roman withdrawal was one of gradual turmoil and civic breakdown, although St Patrick, writing some ten
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The Fight For Territory
By the middle of the seventh century Britain was a patchwork of native and invading communities led by powerful chieftains
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Richard the Lionheart – Hero or Villain?
Richard was born at Oxford on 8th September 1157, the third son of Henry II, and, as such, never expected
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Stephen and Matilda
Following the deaths by drowning of his two legitimate sons, William and Richard, plus their half brother Outtel, Henry I
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Losing Our Heads (Online) – Mary Queen of Scots and 16th Century Surveillance
“The executioner then picked up the severed head and, showing it to those present, cried out: ‘God save Queen Elizabeth!
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