Bodiam Castle is one of the most popular and illustrative medieval landmarks of England and the United Kingdom. This impressive, beautiful, and well-known medieval landmark is a moated castle (i.e. it is surrounded by a moat) built of sandstone which dates back to the late 14th century and is situated in the proximity of the…
The Norse, commonly known as the Vikings, had a significant presence on the territory of Scotland during the Early Middle Ages, as it was the case elsewhere throughout the landscapes of the British Isles (most notably in early medieval Ireland and England). The Norsemen had a notable and long-lasting impact and historical legacy in early…
Throughout the passage of time, certain rock bands found the sea (or the ocean) and ships quite an inspiration, so much so that they decided to write songs about them. This brief article consists of 10 notable rock songs about ships and the sea which you should know and listen to. This article is not…
쎆thelred the Unready (also known as 쎆thelred II the Unready) was a renowned King of the Anglo-Saxons or the English from the House of Wessex during the Early Middle Ages. He was born in circa 968 and reigned twice over Anglo-Saxon England, his first reign taking place between 978 to 1013 and then once more…
Heiemo og Nykkjen is a traditional Norwegian ballad dating back to the Middle Ages, tracing its roots from the Dano-Norwegian tale N쎸kkens Svig (i.e. N쎸kken’s Fraud or Trick), written down in the late 16th century Danish manuscript entitled Karen Brahes Folio (a collection of folk songs). It is a ballad which involves a maiden and…
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