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Gnaeus Julius Agricola

In a series of annual military campaigns Agricola put down revolts in north Wales, subdued the Brigantes tribe in the…

2 weeks ago

Brigantes Tribe

The name Brigantia represents three separate concepts: a goddess, a people, and a tribal federation. By the Roman period, the…

2 months ago

Rome: The Emperors Claim to Divinity

The Emperors Claim to Divinity In Roman religion, the relationship between the emperors and the gods was complex and evolved…

7 months ago

Guide – Applying critical thinking to historic and archaeological research

Often, the key aspect of being able to make progress with regards to researching the past. Is through the application…

7 months ago

The Golden Rings of our Bronze Age “Elite”

These small, delicate gold objects are highly significant, they offer insight into the social status, trade connections, and cultural practices…

9 months ago

The Border Reivers

The Border Reivers were a formidable force in the history of Britain, particularly during the tumultuous period from the late…

1 year ago

Early Christian syncretism and how the old ones hid amongst the new religion

Syncretism is where two or more differing beliefs become merged. In England, this first happened under Roman rule, where many…

1 year ago

Iceni

The Iceni tribe, known in Latin as Icēnī, was a powerful and significant group during the Iron Age and early…

1 year ago

Venutius

Venutius was a notable figure in the 1st-century history of northern Britain, known primarily as the king of the Brigantes…

1 year ago

Brigantia during the Dark Ages

Yorkshire's history during the Dark Ages is a tapestry of cultural shifts and invasions, beginning with the departure of the…

1 year ago