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The ring on the pommel of the Anglo-Saxon sword indicates its owner had sworn an oath. Source: Prof Alice Roberts/BBC/Rare TV.

“Oathkeeper” Sixth Century Anglo-Saxon Sword Found Near Canterbury

All That History December 30, 2024

A field near Canterbury in southeastern England has given up another secret from Dark Age...

The Saxons had to arrive in Britain from somewhere. Legend says they were led by Hengist and Horsa, but can this be proven? (Hans Dahl / Public Domain)

Hengist and Horsa: Arthurian Myth or Saxon Reality?

All That History July 31, 2024

For most people, the history of England begins with the Norman Conquest in 1066. The...