The People of the Arthurian Age, Episode IV: The Visigoths
The Visigoths instigated the fall of the Roman Empire. This post explains how and what led to their fateful encounter with the Britons.
Tribes & Nations
Britons become Bretons: Dark Age Politics, Part 13
The Bretons of Brittany, France are descended from the Britons of The Arthurian Age. The story behind their emigration is intriguing.
Mighty Dumnonia: Dark Age Politics, Part 12
Learn about the ancient British kingdom of Dumnonia, which left its mark on England and Cornwall and has strong links to King Arthur.
Kingdom of Rheged: Dark Age Politics, Part 11
The British kingdom of Rheged was a powerful force in Britain’s not-so Dark Ages. Learn more about this forgotten realm.
Berneich, Dark Age Politics, Part 7
The Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Bernicia began as a British kingdom, Berneich. It plays an important part in The Arthurian Age. Read about the fascinating era of change in “Dark Ages” Britain!
The Gododdin, Dark Age Politics, Part 6
The dark age kingdom of the Gododdin, in modern day Scotland, has some very strong ties to the legends and history of King Arthur.
The People of the Arthurian Age, Episode III: The Picts
Who were the mysterious Picts? Find out and get a surprise sneak preview from the upcoming sequel, The Strife of Camlann!
Dark Age Politics, Part 5 – Nouant
The Iron Age Novantae tribe of southwestern Scotland gave their name to an obscure kingdom called Nouant. How do they fit into The Arthurian Age?
Dark Ages Politics- Part 4, Alt Clut
The ancient kingdom of Alt Clut was one of the longest lasting Brythonic speaking kingdoms of Britain. Learn how it fits into The Arthurian Age.
Dark Ages Politics, Part 3 – It’s Not Scotland, Yet.
In Post-Roman Britain, Scotland was a land of Britons and Picts. Not the Scoti Irish.