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Do You Know What Speakers of Old English Called a Snake?

abound in English, for example: Tree-hugger- environmentalist Pencil-pusher- a clerk or office worker Four-eyes- a bespectacled person Breadwinner- someone whose salary supports the family Skyscraper- a very tall tower There are many more examples of modern kennings, but it’s interesting to see how the Anglo-Saxons

The Legend of King Arthur Is MORE Mysterious Than You Know

The earliest account of Arthur’s existence - the writings of the 9th-century Welsh historian Nennius - place him at the Anglo-Saxon invasion that took place in 450 AD.

Ever Wondered What People Looked Like 5000 Years Ago?

Saxon man, Stafford Road, UK, 550 AD In 450 AD, a coalition of Germanic tribes, known collectively as the Anglo-Saxons, invaded Britain. This man belonged to that stock. His strong, bulky build seems to suggest he was a warrior, as do some injuries he sustained.

Things You Don’t Know About History’s Famous Artifacts

One of the biggest finds was the Anglo-Saxon ship burial. The 86-foot (27 m) ship tomb belonged to an Anglo-Saxon leader, who was buried with all of his treasures. Discovered by archeologist Basil Brown, it is among the biggest archaeological finds in the UK.

These Are the Most Famous Swords Ever Forged!

The Sword of Mercy The Sword of Mercy is a legendary weapon that belonged to Edward the Confessor, one of Britain's last Anglo-Saxon kings. It has a broken tip which, according to ancient legends, was broken off by angels to prevent wrongful killings.

21 Incredible Items Unearthed by Metal Detectors

The Staffordshire Hoard is the largest collection of Anglo-Saxon gold and silver ever found, worth £3.2 million ($4.5 million). Of course, if you go into metal detecting with such grand ambitions, the experience is bound to be quite frustrating.

You’d Be Shocked at How These Common Words Were Pronounced

If you were to randomly stumble upon a 7th-century text written in Old English, chances are that unless you were familiar with the language of the Anglo-Saxons, you wouldn’t recognize it for anything even remotely related to English.

The Paper Art of Rogan Brown - Stunning!

Rogan Brown is an Anglo-Irish artist that specializes in intricate hand cut paper art sculptures. Currently living in Southern France.

The Peacock Room - Whistler’s Scandalous Masterpiece

Today, this interior art piece is considered to be one of the greatest aesthetic interior decorations ever created and a prime example of the Anglo-Japanese style in interior design history. But at the time of its creation in 1877, the room became the subject of much dispute and outright animosity.

I Never Knew Pigeons Could Be This Beautiful!

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The 7 Most Magnificent Cathedrals of the World

Over the next 350 years, it became the most important church in Anglo-Saxon England. In the 11th century, the Old Minster was demolished, and its stones were used for the new cathedral.

Ever Wondered How Sperm Whales Sleep? Wonder No More!

An Anglo-Japanese team of biologists drifted into a group of completely still whales completely by chance, and further research determined that this astonishing behavior accounts for approximately 7% of a sperm whale’s life. They take their vertical naps in short intervals of 6-24 minutes.

You’re Wrong About These 10 Historical “Facts”

Speakers of Old English said “ye” instead of “the” Image Source: Simon James/ Flickr If you were to learn Old English from the media, or the copious number of Anglo-Saxon-inspired inns, shops, and pubs in the UK and other countries, you’d probably think that Old English speakers said “ye” in place of

These 25 Amazing Archaeological Discoveries Beggar Belief!

In Somerset, 2009, were discovered 54 decapitated Viking skeletons who had been overpowered by Anglo-Saxon locals. 23. The Vampire of Venice Source This poor woman actually had a brick forced through her mouth at her death.

14 Obsolete English Terms We Wish Were Brought Back!

In Anglo Saxon law, handhabend and back-berend were two terms used to refer to a person who was caught stealing something. Linguists believe that this fascinating term exists in English since at least 1292, and it was taken from the Old English word bæc-berende that refers to the same crime.

Can You Guess the Meaning of These 20 Common Surnames?

Some people got the name as a result of the shortening of the names ‘Hilderbrand’ and ‘Hilliard’, which are derived from the ancient Anglo-Saxon term “hild”, meaning battle or war. Related: 14 Baby Names That Are Banned Around the World 6.