Medieval Low Countries – Thijs Porck

20 Jul 20164 Aug 2018 thijsporck Anglo-Saxons in the Low Countries, Medievalism, Missionaries, Vikings

Anglo-Saxons in the Low Countries: Boniface in Dorestad

1300 years ago, the Anglo-Saxon missionary Boniface arrived in Dorestad. This blog reports on an exhibition held in celebration of this event.

18 Oct 201531 May 2020 thijsporck Anglo-Saxons in the Low Countries, Breca the Pug, Missionaries, Saints

The Latest Miracle of Anglo-Saxon Missionary Saint Adalbert of Egmond (d. c.740)

Learn more about the Anglo-Saxon saint Adalbert (d. 740; Feast day: 25 June). In Holland, water from his holy well is used to brew beer.

11 Oct 201531 May 2020 thijsporck Anglo-Saxons in the Low Countries, Beowulf

A medieval giant on display: Last resting place of Beowulf’s Hygelac discovered?

Where was the giant Hygelac (mentioned in Beowulf) buried?