Northumbria

In the Shakespeare play, Macbeth, two kings are killed because they are not good kings. There seems to be only a few important characteristics a good king should have to be well-liked by his people and to be good for his people. I believe a good king must be smart and well-informed to what is going on over the land that they rule, loyal to his people as they are to him, and he must not abuse his power and take advantage of the people below him. Duncan was killed by Macbeth because he was unaware…

Britain is not only famous as the land of mist & fog but also known as the land of magnificent castles from ancient times. Castle in England have striking architecture, however they mesmerize all visitors by the romantic and poetic beauty. Today, those beautiful castles as in fairy tales have become wonders and attract many travelers around the world. Warwick castle is considered as the most magnificent castle of medieval times in the UK. It is also one of local attractions which attract most…

The Anglo-Saxons were people who colonized in Great Britain during AD410 through 1066. The Anglo-Saxons consisted of a mix of three tribes from Germany, Denmark, and the Netherlands. These tribes settled in different parts of Britain and were sometimes at war with one another. The main tribes were the Angles, Saxons, and the Jutes. These tribes were mainly composed of farmers, who lived in wooden huts. The area in which they settled was called ‘Angle Land’, or England. The daily life for the…

This pleasant walk, starting from the hilltop village of Crayke, follows the Foss Walk to Oulston. Returning through pastures, meadows and croplands which are often muddy, although the extensive views help to offset this. The village stands on the southern slopes of the steep Castle Hill and derives its name from the Celtic word ‘creig’ meaning crag or rock. There has been a settlement here since at least 685 AD, when King Egfrid of Northumberland granted the village, together with all the land…

the Germans, and push them back they found a mostly unharmed German army with machine guns ready. “The British had suffered 60,000 casualties with 20,000 deaths and sixty per cent of all officers were also killed leaving a lack of leadership” (Northumbria University, 2013) the strategy was ultimately ineffective and had to be changed. After 4 months of bloody battle, the Brit Sir Douglas Haig called a halt and ended the battle of the Somme. The Germans had held of the British offensive and the…

tranquillity. In 1988 the whole of Upper Teesdale was included in the designation for the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). It stretches across 772 square miles (2000km²) and takes in parts of County Durham, Cumbria and Northumbria. The area is well-known for its diversity of wildlife and scenic excellence, but it also has an exceptional geological heritage. In 2003, in recognition of these unique qualities, the North Pennines became the first area in Britain to be…

The sudden death of King Cnut the Great in 1035 CE brought the stability of the most impressive Scandinavian empire of the period into peril. Harthacnut, Cnut’s eldest son born to Emma of Normandy, his second wife, and the heir apparent to Cnut’s state, faced insurmountable odds to retain the lands over which his father held domain. Yet, the breakdown of the empire failed to undermine the legacy of Cnut’s accomplishments, and in proxy, the success of early High Medieval Scandinavian states.…

wrinkled and smelt like lemons. 2. As a member of the mint family, lemon balm is known like a calming herb. B. This herb has been documented back to the Middle Ages as a treatment for restlessness, anxiety and insomnia. 1. According to England’s Northumbria University, “there are 1,600 mg dose of encapsulated dried leaf lemon balm resulted in reports of improved mood, memory, and promoting relaxation.” C. Lemon balm is available as a dried leaf that can be bought in the market. It makes a…

End of the Roman Empire The Viking age spanned from 800 CE and 1000 CE, the Viking age marked the end of the Vendel Era which spanned from 550 CE and 793 CE, right after the Migration Period. This was during the dilapidation of the Roman Empire, the Western Roman Empire ultimately ended in 476 CE. The Franks, became the dominant ruler, the Byzantine Empire also known as the Eastern Roman Empire continued for another millennium before falling. Why did the Vikings Start Raiding? The Vikings are…

being a “murderer” is what lead him to becoming king is what most people said. King Duncan I was a very bad leader and did not lead Scotland as well as Macbeth was proven to do. Duncan had fled back to Scotland after leading dangerous campaign into Northumbria. At this time Macbeth was described by chronicles that he could be a “liberal king who has a ruddy countenance”(Hartson). By a liberal king they meant that he will be more open to new behaviors and opinion of others. He will be able to see…