Articles concerning the history of the UK and wonders around the world.
Over the course of British history there have been several key battles, and the Battle of Agincourt ranks high among our greatest. A battle fought in Agincourt, France, you might be wondering why the battle has any historical relevance, especially…
If you attended primary school in England, you will no doubt have been taught about the heroism of Grace Darling when the SS Forfarshire wrecked on the Farne Islands. You may be surprised to learn there is far more to…
The origins of tea start in China, right? Well, although experts believe that the tea plant originated in China, its history is full of legends. Today, a lot of the tea we drink isn’t even grown there. With tea varieties…
When King Ceol died unexpectedly at a young age, his son Cynegils was too young to take the throne of Wessex. Instead, the throne passed to his older cousin King Ceolwulf of Wessex. Both Ceol and Ceolwulf’s fathers (Cutha and…
King Ceol of Wessex is probably the single-most important person in the Royal Wessex line but is also one of its briefest rulers. He usurped Ceawlin and denied the rightful heir Cuthwine, changing the course of the Wessex lineage in…
We have explored the first Saxon king Cerdic and his brother Creoda in previous articles. Now we move onto Creoda’s son, King Cynric of Wessex. Like Cerdic, Cynric was an important Saxon king, having a long reign and helping the…
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…