History

Michael Smith

Oct 20, 20247 min read

The Battle of Maldon, 991 - an epic tale of defiance, folly and communal loyalty

Northsey Island near Maldon in Essex is the site of a famous battle between the Vikings and the Anglo-Saxons and celebrated in an epic poem.

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Michael Smith

Jun 17, 20243 min read

Book Review: Footmarks - A Journey into Our Restless Past, by Jim Leary

Jim Leary's Footmarks uncovers how our ancestors were always on the move, leaving behind traces of an exposure to a much broader world.

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