Grace Darling and SS Forfarshire
If you attended primary school in England, you will no doubt have been taught about the heroism of Grace Darling […]
History
Where Does Tea Come From? Origins Explained
The origins of tea start in China, right? Well, although experts believe that the tea plant originated in China, its
King Ceolwulf of Wessex – Domestic Problems
When King Ceol died unexpectedly at a young age, his son Cynegils was too young to take the throne of
King Ceol of Wessex – Taking Wessex by Force
King Ceol of Wessex is probably the single-most important person in the Royal Wessex line but is also one of
King Cynric of Wessex – Legitimising the House of Wessex
We have explored the first Saxon king Cerdic and his brother Creoda in previous articles. Now we move onto Creoda’s
King Ceawlin of Wessex – A Long and Prosperous Reign
After Cynric passed away, King Ceawlin took the throne of Wessex and for the first time, we have a lot
King Creoda of Wessex – The Mystery King
When Cerdic of Wessex died it is presumed he passed the throne to Cynric. Except there is a king featured
King Cerdic of Wessex – The First Saxon King?
We have all heard of Alfred the Great, King of Wessex and in most contemporary kings lists he sits as
Who Killed the Princes in the Tower?
The case of who killed the Princes in the Tower is one of the most infamous unsolved crimes in British
Sigurd Snake in the Eye – Viking King
If you have played Assassin’s Creed Valhalla you will know Sigurd Snake in the Eye is the best friend of
Ivar the Boneless – What Happened to Him?
If you have played Assassin’s Creed Valhalla or hold a general interest in Viking and Saxon history, you will have
Origins of Whisky – The Name and Drink
Continuing on my little diversion down the side streets and into the dark and enchanting world of whisky, I thought