England’s path to unity began after Rome’s 5th-century withdrawal, when Angles and Saxons formed rival kingdoms like Mercia, ...

There are certain accoutrements that rulers across time appear to have agreed are necessary symbols of power. You probably want a crown, which might be made of precious metal, leaves, or possibly even ...

The famous helmet from the ship burial at Sutton Hoo in England may be evidence that Anglo-Saxon warriors fought as mercenaries for the Byzantine Empire in the sixth century, a new study finds. The ...

Among the most remarkable discoveries is a high-status grave containing two individuals buried alongside a fully harnessed ...