At its core the “hero” is the figure who steps out of ordinary society, confronts chaos or a monster, and…
A gazetteer of probable prehistoric mounds, cairns and boundary earthworks in Coverdale. It is not complete and is still being…
These are raised platforms created first and foremost for cult, procession, assembly or conversion—not for fortification or routine boundary-making. They…
Caer Caradoc is often linked to Caradoc (or Caradog), a prominent figure in Welsh mythology and Arthurian legend. Caradoc is…
The similarities between the names Cambre, Cambria, Cumbria, and Cymru (the native Welsh name for Wales) have been noted by…
Syncretism is where two or more differing beliefs become merged. In England, this first happened under Roman rule, where many…
Syncretism, the amalgamation of different religions, cultures, or schools of thought, has its roots in the ancient world.
The Premonstratensians, emerging in the early 12th century, represent a unique blend of monastic traditions and clerical duties. Founded by…
Pope Gregory the Great, born around 540 AD as Gregorius Anicius in Rome, was a pivotal figure in the early…
Archbishop Lanfranc was a prominent figure in the 11th century, renowned for his role as a scholar, teacher, and ecclesiastical…