Martin Wall, author of The Anglo-Saxons in 100 Facts, reveals why everything we thought we knew about the "Dark Ages" is wrong

The Jutland Peninsula showing the historic homeland of the Germanic tribes of Jutes, Angles, and Saxons after the Roman departure from Britain (ca. 500 CE)

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Map of A map of Anglo–Saxon Britain after the departure of the Roman Legion during a period known as the Heptarchy, or Seven Kingdoms (AD 500–850). The map is color–coded to show the territories of Strathclyde, Northumbria, Mercia, East Angles, Kent, Wessex, North Wales, West Wales, and the southern portion of the Picts. Within these divisions are shown the territories of Galloway, Bernicia, Deira, Middle Angles, South Angles, East Saxons, and South Saxons. Important cities, ports, and…

The Anglo-Saxons were a Germanic people who came to England after the Romans left. This article looks at their history.

Teaching history to KS2 children from home can be a daunting task, especially with an action-packed period like the Anglo-Saxon period. Timelines are a versatile and effective resource for teaching children how different events in time relate to each other. We have brought together some of the Anglo-Saxon facts to help your children make a fabulous Anglo-Saxon timeline.#anglo #saxon #ironmaiden #kings # queens # wars #conflicts #goldenage #kidadl #education

Who were the Saxons?

King Alfred the Great was the most influential Anglo-Saxon king during that period. He was able to hold off the Vikings and fortify England.