Penda – The Pagan King Who Converted The Kingdom Of Mercia To Christianity
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – It is often said the conquerors write history, which may be true in the case of King Penda. The early history of the ancient kingdom of Mercia is difficult to trace due to the lack of surviving historical sources. Some early works, but scholars complain these old accounts are unobjective, […]
Magnificent ‘Sword Pyramid’ Lost By A Sutton Hoo-Era Lord Discovered In Norfolk
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – A metal detectorist has discovered a magnificent, 1,400-year-old ‘sword-pyramid’ in Breckland, Norfolk, United Kingdom. An artifact like this one usually comes in pairs, just like earrings which is why one must ᴀssume it was lost by a Sutton Hoo-era lord “careening around the countryside” on his horse. Credit: Andrew William […]