The towering castles that dot England’s landscape symbolize power, conquest, and control. For centuries, they have been viewed as monuments to the Norman elite who reshaped the country after 1066.

To understand the development of English law, including the common law, it is essential to understand the relationship of ...

Anglo-Saxons believed in lucky charms ... Pagan shrines were turned into churches, magic water became holy water, and various pagan gods were gradually turned in Christian saints.

The former Holy Trinity Church is the oldest standing building in Colchester city centre, and its tower was built by the Anglo-Saxons in about 1,000 AD. The church has been closed to the public ...