Michael SmithOct 207 min readThe Battle of Maldon, 991 - an epic tale of defiance, folly and communal loyaltyNorthsey 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.
Michael SmithJun 173 min readBook Review: Footmarks - A Journey into Our Restless Past, by Jim LearyJim Leary's Footmarks uncovers how our ancestors were always on the move, leaving behind traces of an exposure to a much broader world.
