When the Danes fought Æthelflæd for the Midlands, they were not only raiders. Many stayed, farmed, married and were buried in British soil, and some of them commissioned stone carvings that still stand in churchyards today. Look closely at these stones and you will find Odin, Thor and the wolf of Ragnarök, carved by people… Continue reading Viking Britain: 7 Places Where the Norse World Is Still Carved in Stone
Category: Historical Story Time
Travel Guide: The Ultimate Itinerary to Northumberland
Looking for an action packed adventure in Northumberland? Then here is a day-by-day guide to help you plan your holiday. This is the perfect travel guide for those looking for a busy schedule, who don't want to miss out on what Northumberland has to offer. For a slighter quieter and potentially cheaper stay, we stayed… Continue reading Travel Guide: The Ultimate Itinerary to Northumberland
What would it be like to live in a Medieval Castle?
Good Morning! This post comes from the lovely Casey Raye Hakenson who has been published in History is Now Magazine and has her own blog (which you can read about here: Rayeshistory)... She's written this article about living in a medieval castle and it is a really enjoyable read, so I hope you all enjoy! ***… Continue reading What would it be like to live in a Medieval Castle?
Story Time: A Curse that Turned the Entire Bhangarh Fort into Ruins
In such old mysterious places, we often experience some kind of strange force calling for death, and we cannot stop at that place without the feeling of fear. There are many such forts and castles all around the world; even today whose stories tell about their dark past (such as these haunted castles in Scotland)!… Continue reading Story Time: A Curse that Turned the Entire Bhangarh Fort into Ruins
