The identity of the individual buried at Sutton Hoo remains uncertain, but most scholars believe the tomb belonged to King Rædwald of East Anglia, who died around 624 AD. Rædwald was a powerful Anglo-Saxon ruler and is thought to have played a pivotal role in the Christianization of the

In the summer of 1939, just as Europe teetered on the brink of World War II, an extraordinary archaeological discovery emerged from the rolling hills of Suffolk, England. Beneath a grassy mound on a quiet estate called Sutton Hoo lay the remains of one of the most significant archaeological finds in

While the tapestry’s central narrative glorifies Duke William, scholars have long debated whether its creators inserted subtle critiques of the Norman conquest. The borders along the top and bottom are filled with curious beasts, mythological creatures, and sometimes lewd scenes that have puzz

Among the most iconic artefacts of medieval Europe, the Bayeux Tapestry stands as a remarkable fusion of artistry, propaganda, and historical documentation. At nearly 70 meters long and 50 centimeters high, this embroidered cloth narrates the events leading up to the Norman conquest of England, culm