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Dark Ages

A Hole in Britain’s History

August 17, 2022 by Sean
The Arthurian Age

Search the Internet for Britain’s history between the Romans and the Anglo-Saxons and you’ll find something’s oddly missing.

Categories General Updates Tags Dark Ages, History, Investigative Research 2 Comments

Kingdom of Rheged: Dark Age Politics, Part 11

July 13, 2022 by Sean

The British kingdom of Rheged was a powerful force in Britain’s not-so Dark Ages. Learn more about this forgotten realm.

Categories General Updates Tags Ancient Politics, Dark Ages, Kingdoms 2 Comments

Ancient Carlisle and Arthurian Legend

April 13, 2022April 8, 2022 by Sean

Read about Carlisle, the ancient city with many connections to the history and legends of King Arthur and Sir Gawain.

Categories General Updates Tags Arthurian Places, Chapter 5, Dark Ages, Gawain 7 Comments

Dark Age Feasting & Festivities

January 1, 2022January 1, 2022 by Sean

What was a Dark Age warlord’s feast like during the Arthurian Age? There was more to it than just good food and drink.

Categories General Updates Tags Daily Life in the Ancient World, Dark Ages 2 Comments

Caw – A Pict in King Arthur’s Court

December 9, 2021 by Sean

Caw and his children play major roles in the story of King Arthur. Their place in legend and history is both surprising and fascinating.

Categories General Updates Tags Dark Ages, Minor Characters, Scotland 3 Comments

The Dark Ages Invade A Renaissance Fair

October 8, 2021 by Sean

The Arthurian Age brought the Dark Ages to New England’s biggest and oldest Renaissance Fair with a book signing and talk about King Arthur.

Categories General Updates Tags Author Events, Behind the Scenes, Dark Ages, King Arthur, Life Stuff 1 Comment

Arthurian Boot Camp: Military Training in the Dark Ages

December 4, 2021September 24, 2021 by Sean

What sort of military training existed in the Dark Ages? Does it have any impact on today?

Categories General Updates Tags Chapter 4, Dark Ages, Military, Rome 2 Comments

An Age of Tyrants, Dark Age Politics, Part 10

May 5, 2021May 4, 2021 by Sean

How did the British Kingdoms rise from the ashes of the Roman occupation? Today we look at some of the factors and possibilities.

Categories General Updates Tags Ancient Politics, Dark Ages, Kingdoms, Roman Britain Leave a comment

The Consilium, Dark Age Politics, Part 9

April 1, 2021March 31, 2021 by Sean
The Arthurian Age

What kind of government replaced the Roman Empire in 5th Century Britain? How does that relate to King Arthur?

Categories General Updates Tags Ancient Politics, Dark Ages, King Arthur, Kingdoms, Rome, Round Table 5 Comments

The End of Roman Britain, Dark Age Politics, Part 8

November 9, 2020November 7, 2020 by Sean

See how the turbulent years leading up to the end of Roman rule in Britain set the stage for The Arthurian Age.

Categories General Updates Tags Ancient Politics, Dark Ages, Roman Britain, Rome 2 Comments
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