The Anglo-Saxons, in some contexts simply called Saxons or the English, were a cultural group who spoke Old English and inhabited much of what is now England and south-eastern Scotland in the Early Middle Ages. They traced their origins to Germanic settlers who became one of the most important cultural groups in Britain by the 5th century.

Feb 5, 2025 · Anglo-Saxon is a term traditionally used to describe the people who, from the 5th-century CE to the time of the Norman Conquest (1066), inhabited and ruled territories that are today part of England and Wales.

Anglo-Saxon jewellers made brooches, beads and gold ornaments. At first, their artwork was pagan, but after the conversion to Christianity in the AD600s astonishing artwork was made for...

The Anglo-Saxon social structure consisted of tribal units led by chieftains ("kings," or "lords") who, theoretically at least, earned their respect from their warriors (or "retainers," or "thanes," the group being called a "comitatus").

Sep 13, 2024 · Surviving manuscripts such as the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle and the epic poem Beowulf demonstrate that distinctive dialects were spoken within the various kingdoms of the Anglo-Saxons. The four major dialects included Mercian, spoken in the Midlands, and Northumbrian, spoken North of the Humber.

Jun 15, 2023 · Anglo-Saxon contributions to culture range from contract and property law to trial by jury, the construction of houses, the development of weaponry and armor (famously evidenced by the Sutton Hoo Ship Burial), and many others, but the term Anglo-Saxon has unfortunately been appropriated in the modern era by members of far-right organizations ...

May 10, 2024 · Anglo-Saxon culture was a rich blend of indigenous British and imported Germanic traditions. It included a strong oral tradition, with poetry and storytelling being highly valued. Artifacts like the Sutton Hoo ship burial reveal sophisticated craftsmanship and extensive trade networks.

May 26, 2024 · The Anglo-Saxon period, spanning from the 5th to the 11th centuries, is a crucial era in the formation of English identity, language, and culture. This article delves into the fascinating world of the Anglo-Saxons, exploring their origins, society, religion, art, …

The Anglo-Saxons were a people who inhabited Great Britain from the 5th century. They comprised people from Germanic tribes who migrated to the island from continental Europe, their descendants, and indigenous British groups who adopted some …

The historiography on the Anglo-Saxon migration into Britain has tried to explain how there was a widespread change from Romano-British to Anglo-Saxon cultures in the area roughly corresponding to present-day England between the Fall of the Western Roman Empire and the eighth century, a time when there were scant historical records.. From as early as the eighth …