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.
Ancient Politics
An Age of Tyrants, Dark Age Politics, Part 10
How did the British Kingdoms rise from the ashes of the Roman occupation? Today we look at some of the factors and possibilities.
The Consilium, Dark Age Politics, Part 9
What kind of government replaced the Roman Empire in 5th Century Britain? How does that relate to King Arthur?
The End of Roman Britain, Dark Age Politics, Part 8
See how the turbulent years leading up to the end of Roman rule in Britain set the stage for The Arthurian Age.
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.
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.
Dark Age Politics, Part 2 – Warlords and Kings
Hello again, and welcome to the latest look at politics in the Dark Age of Britain – that period of time when The Retreat to Avalon is set. Last time we talked about Rome’s influence, because the problems of the empire impacted the rest of Europe. I had planned for the next post to be … Read more