Emma of Normandy: Queen, Pawn, and Power Broker
more-history.com Discover the gripping story of Emma of Normandy—twice a queen, master strategist, and key player in shaping medieval England’s royal legacy.
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The Fear of the Year 1000: Apocalyptic Anxieties
As the year 1000 approached, fear gripped Anglo-Saxon England. Sermons spoke of apocalypse, omens filled the skies, and rulers made desperate, deadly choices. Discover how doomsday anxiety shaped royal power,…
Tribute or Treason? Æthelred’s Gamble with the Vikings
In a time of fear and uncertainty, King Æthelred faced an impossible choice: fight the Viking threat or buy peace with silver. His decision would shape England’s fate for generations.
The Anglo-Saxon State: How England Built Europe’s Most Centralized Medieval Government
Discover how Anglo-Saxon England developed a uniquely centralized medieval government, blending royal authority, law, and administration.