Illtud the Soldier, Teacher, Saint
Illtud, called a teacher, a saint, and one of King Arthur’s knights, was a historical person with a fascinating role in the Arthurian Age.
Dark Ages
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.
HENGIST launches November 1st!
I’m very excited to announce the upcoming release of my newest historical fiction work: HENGIST. Let me tell you a little about it and how the story came to be. This will be my fifth published work. Hopefully you’ve read The Retreat to Avalon and The Strife of Camlann, the first two novels in my … Read more
A Hole in Britain’s History
Search the Internet for Britain’s history between the Romans and the Anglo-Saxons and you’ll find something’s oddly missing.
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 Carlisle and Arthurian Legend
Read about Carlisle, the ancient city with many connections to the history and legends of King Arthur and Sir Gawain.
Dark Age Feasting & Festivities
What was a Dark Age warlord’s feast like during the Arthurian Age? There was more to it than just good food and drink.
Caw – A Pict in King Arthur’s Court
Caw and his children play major roles in the story of King Arthur. Their place in legend and history is both surprising and fascinating.
The Dark Ages Invade A Renaissance Fair
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.
Arthurian Boot Camp: Military Training in the Dark Ages
What sort of military training existed in the Dark Ages? Does it have any impact on today?