“Men þa leofestan!” Manuscript variations of an Old English formula
“Men þa leofestan!” This blog post deals with the ways in which a very common Old English phrase was differentiated by early medieval English scribes. Continue reading
When medieval chroniclers have nothing to report: The years 190-381 in The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle
The manuscripts of The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle show a fascinating variety, even in those annals for which there was little to nothing to report. Continue reading
From Bede (731) to BONE (1991-2004): A sparrow’s flight through the ages
This blog post looks at how Bede’s famous parable of the sparrow was reused in the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries. Continue reading
Triangular texts in three manuscripts from early medieval England
Why did some Anglo-Saxon manuscripts have triangular texts? And where did they get this idea from? Continue reading
Teaching Old English on YouTube
This blog post provides some behind-the-scenes information on the rationale and process behind my Old English grammar videos and also announces a new video! Continue reading
What’s in a place name? The toponymy of early medieval England
What do place names tells us about the early history of England? Continue reading
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