This compendium of some of the best articles from BBC History Magazine explores a fascinating period in Britain’s history, from the fall of the Romans until the eve of the Norman Conquest. Discover the origins of the Anglo-Saxons and Vikings and find out how they battled to dominate the British Isles. Inside you will find: - A timeline of the key events in this period - Images of remarkable artefacts - Gripping tales of medieval warfare - Biographies of key figures such as Alfred the Great and Athelstan.
All About History is the stunningly realised new magazine from the makers of How It Works and All About Space. Featuring beautiful illustrations, photos and graphics depicting everything from ancient civilisations to the Cold War, All About History is accessible and entertaining to all and makes history fun for the whole family.
Taught by Kenneth W. Harl Tulane University Ph.D., Yale University
Must listen! As explorers and traders, the Vikings played a decisive role in the formation of Latin Christendom, and particularly of Western Europe. In this course, you will study the Vikings not only as warriors, but also in other roles for which they were equally extraordinary: merchants, artists, kings, raiders, seafarers, shipbuilders, and creators of a remarkable literature of myths and sagas. Course Guidebook.
This revised and updated edition of Eyewitness Viking is an extraordinary guide to the legendary Scandinavian Vikings. Amazing colour photographs offer a unique eyewitness view of these incredible explorers, warriors, merchants and pirates. From the magnificent ships Vikings were buried in to the places where Viking traders found silk, spices and fur; let your child explore the story of the Vikings - their ships, weapons, legends and sagas of war and discovery. Great for projects or just for fun, children will learn everything they need to know about the Vikings.
Taught by Kenneth W. Harl
