Britain no longer had the strong Roman army to defend it from the invaders. There were many battles between Anglo-Saxons and Britons. Over time, the Anglo-Saxons took control of most of Britain.

The royal compound at Rendlesham was part of a larger settlement founded in the fifth century A.D., soon after the traditional date for the start of the Anglo-Saxon invasion of Britain ...

As well as a wider settlement of little family ... This "possible" Anglo-Saxon temple is one of only two found in England, with the other discovered at Yeavering, Northumbria.

In this episode of Kings and Generals’ Medieval History series, we examine why the Anglo-Saxons consistently fell to the ...

Archaeologists recently uncovered the purpose of a 1,500-year-old bucket at Sutton Hoo, revealing that it was used as a ...

More than a hundred years earlier, the Anglo-Saxons scored a definitive victory in a battle that led to the creation of the nation of England itself. The 937 A.D. Battle of Brunanburh was known ...

The formation of England is a story that spans thousands of years, filled with battles, invasions, and the merging of different cultures and peoples. In this video, we uncover the key events that led ...

LONDON — Newly revealed human remains could offer a rare glimpse into life in Britain through the decline of the Roman Empire and the establishment of Anglo-Saxon kingdoms. Experts have hailed ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. A team of archeologists in the United Kingdom believe that they have ...

Although Harold is famous for being England’s last Anglo-Saxon king, he only reigned for just over nine months. His defeat and death at the Battle of Hastings was arguably the single most ...