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 SmithFeb 5, 20235 min readBook Review: The Road by Christopher HadleyA review of Christopher Hadley's fascinating new book about a forgotten Roman Road, RR21b, and the traces it has left behind.
