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The Sutton Hoo Ship's Company

Around 1,400 years ago early in the 7th century there was a magnificent Anglo-Saxon ship-burial at Sutton Hoo near the river Deben. Slowly but surely…

Mar 3 •

Ælfgar Ealdorman

February 2025

What is Old English?

Assuming that you're a native English speaker, it's probably fair to say that Old English is the foundation upon which your conception of reality is…

Feb 23 •

Ælfgar Ealdorman

October 2024

Gefeoht æt Hæstingum

This post was made on 14th October 2024, 958 years to the day in 1066 when King Harold and the English army were defeated at the Battle of Hastings by…

Oct 14, 2024 •

Ælfgar Ealdorman

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