After Cynric passed away, King Ceawlin took the throne of Wessex and for the first time, we have a lot more insight into the Kingdom of Wessex and how Saxon Kingdoms functioned. Unlike most royal dynasties, the Saxon line got…
When Cerdic of Wessex died it is presumed he passed the throne to Cynric. Except there is a king featured in some King’s lists between the two – one Creoda of Wessex. Did Creoda actually reign as a King of…
We have all heard of Alfred the Great, King of Wessex and in most contemporary kings lists he sits as the first official King of England (or most of it). The Saxon king line extends much further back and in…
If you struggle to get a good night’s sleep or find your mind racing late at night, it can be frustrating, cause daytime tiredness and brain fog. You may be wondering what you can do to get a better night’s…
You may have heard of the dessert called Posset but you might not be as familiar with the drink called Posset. Historically, Posset was a widely consumed drink from at least medieval times but unfortunately today has fallen out of…
The case of who killed the Princes in the Tower is one of the most infamous unsolved crimes in British history. The young princes have captured the imaginations of historians and armchair detectives alike. What do we know about the…
If you collect coins or are starting out as a numismatist, you may be wondering what affects the value of your coin collection. You may have noticed when looking up individual coin values they change regularly – sometimes without any…
If you have played Assassin’s Creed Valhalla you will know Sigurd Snake in the Eye is the best friend of the game’s protagonist Eivor. How much of the game is accurate and who was Sigurd Snake in the Eye? This…
If you find yourself in Essex and you’re wondering what you can do to make the most of your time, this guide looks at the best places to visit in Essex. When you travel to a new place it can…