As a Cuban exile, the author's multicultural identity was shaped by celebrating both American and Hispanic traditions. The ...

England was first unified under King Aethelstan in 927AD, and this year marks 1,100 years since he was crowned the first ...

England was not born peacefully it was forged through invasion conquest and survival. After Rome left the island Anglo Saxon kingdoms rose only to be attacked by Viking armies that seized huge ...

Unlike most Anglo-Saxon gold hoards, which are typically recovered from burial contexts alongside human remains and other grave goods, these objects were found scattered across a slope with no ...

These Anglo-Saxon accessories were recovered from the side of a hill in England and may be from a hoard, a ritual deposit or ...

The Saxons’ defeat by the Vikings was shaped by disunity, strategy, and timing. This account examines how internal rivalries, inferior mobility, and the Vikings’ mastery of surprise raids and seaborne ...

On The First King of England: Æthelstan and the Birth of a Kingdom, by David Woodman. England is old. The history of its foundation remains shrouded in mystery and the allure of myth. Undeniably the ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. A team of archeologists in the United Kingdom believe that they have ...

Archaeologists have discovered a "unique" ancient Roman drinking vessel mysteriously embedded in an Anglo-Saxon burial from the early 6th century A.D. The burial is one of 49 that were interred ...

A lead-lined coffin that was discovered in northern England could offer clues about the area’s transition from the Roman Empire to its Anglo-Saxon period. By Jenny Gross LONDON — British ...

LONDON — Newly revealed human remains could offer a rare glimpse into life in Britain through the decline of the Roman Empire and the establishment of Anglo-Saxon kingdoms. Experts have hailed the ...

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. When an Anglo-Saxon ...