The Anglo-Saxons were an ethnic, linguistic, and cultural mixture of three Germanic peoples (i.e. the Angles, the Saxons, and the Jutes, according to medieval chronicler Saint Bede the Venerable) which migrated from what is now Denmark (more specifically the Jutland peninsula) and northern Germany (more specifically the states of Schleswig-Holstein, most notably the Angeln peninsula,…
This article represents an overview on the settlement of the Zipser Saxons (or Zipser Germans), an ethnic German minority native to the historical region of Spi얡 (known in German as Zips) which is situated in the north-east of Slovakia. This article briefly describes several topics of interest regarding the settlement (or ‘ansiedlung’ as the term…
The fortress (or fort) of Soroca is an imposing renovated medieval stronghold situated in the small town of Soroca in the north of the Republic of Moldova and in the historical region of Bessarabia (known in Romanian as Basarabia). This castle was built in 1499 by renowned Moldavian prince (or, as the title is known…
This world is filled with wonders. Anyone who disputes that has their head in the sand. Across the planet, from region to region, city to city, even town to town, there are hidden gems awaiting discovery! Treasures like the Fortress of Suceava in Romania offer endless intrigue, fascinating those who have travelling spirits and inquisitive…
Below are 10 interesting facts which you might like to know on the medieval Seat Fortress of Suceava, situated in one of the former capitals of the Principality of Moldavia, namely Suceava, the county seat of the namesake county from the historical regions of Bukovina and Moldavia in northeastern Romania and one of the most…
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