The Anglo-Saxons didn’t like the stone houses and streets left by the Romans, so they built their own villages. They looked for land which had lots of natural resources like food, water and wood to build and heat their homes, and Britain’s forests had everything they needed. They sur...
The Anglo-Saxons were no strangers to Britain, having served in the Roman army on the island. They began slowly colonizing Britain even before the Roman legions left. Despite this, historical evidence suggests that they were invited with the intention of defending the country from invasion. ...
From this, it should come as no surprise that the name “mistle” or “missel” meant “dung” and “toe,” which came from the Anglo-Saxon “tan,” meant “twig.” Thus, mistletoe is another way to essentially say “poop twig.” […] Read more Quick Facts ...
After theAnglo-Saxons, came the vicious Vikings! Join the National Geographic Kids gang as we learn to live like a Scandinavian sea-warrior, in our ten fierce facts about the Vikings… Viking facts 1.The Vikings were famous for sailing huge distances from their home in Scandinavia between AD...
We find it recognized in the beginning of the police system of Anglo-Saxon people. Thus, “The Hundred,” a very early form of civil subdivision, was held answerable for robberies committed within the division. By a series of statutes, beginning possibly in 1285, in the statutes of ...
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The Anglo-Saxons called the month of August “Weod month” because it’s a month when weeds and other plants grow rapidly! We like to think of August as the peak time for picking! In much of the country, here’s what’s in season: Summer Squash/Zucchini Cantaloupe and Watermelon Corn...
King Harold II is known as the last Anglo-Saxon King of England. He ruled the English kingdoms for nine months from January 1066, until his death in October 1066. For more information on the King Harold II read the fact file below or download the comprehensive worksheet pack containing over...
The Anglo-Saxons were the first to manage to unite and rule all of England, but after many years of war with Norse and Danish invaders, their reign was finally broken in 1066 when William the Conqueror sailed from Normandy (in Northern France) and invaded England. The Norman dynasty began...
In Washington state, it is against the law to boast that one's parents are rich. In France, the April Fool's Day tradition includes attempting to attach a paper fish to another's back without being noticed. The ancient Anglo-Saxons celebrated the return of spring with a carnival ...