Human Interest
198.8K views | +5 today
Follow
Human Interest
History
Your new post is loading...
Your new post is loading...
Rescooped by Skuuppilehdet from History and Historians
Scoop.it!

The 1016 Danish Conquest that led to the battle of Hastings

The 1016 Danish Conquest that led to the battle of Hastings | Human Interest | Scoop.it
From www.historyextra.com - July 13, 2017 10:40 AM
Empty description

Via Kent College History
more...
Kent College History's curator insight, July 13, 2017 2:24 AM
'The tumultuous events of 1066 are among the best known in history. But, argues author Justin Hill, 1066 would never have happened without the Danish Conquest of 1016. Here, writing for History Extra, Hill investigates …'
Sign up to comment
Rescooped by Skuuppilehdet from History and Historians
Scoop.it!

Viking women: raiders, traders and settlers

Viking women: raiders, traders and settlers | Human Interest | Scoop.it
From www.historyextra.com - June 6, 2017 1:19 PM
Empty description

Via Kent College History
more...
Kent College History's curator insight, June 5, 2017 12:24 PM
'The popular perception of Vikings is that of aggressive, pillaging, bloodthirsty male warriors. But, as historian Judith Jesch explains, the Viking Age was not just a masculine affair …'
Sign up to comment
Scooped by Skuuppilehdet
Scoop.it!

The Vikings - In a nutshell

From www.youtube.com - September 26, 2015 1:59 AM
Share your videos with friends, family, and the world
more...
No comment yet.
Sign up to comment
Rescooped by Skuuppilehdet from Ancient History
Scoop.it!

3D Ancient Wonders, archeological reconstruction online virtual museum

3D Ancient Wonders, archeological reconstruction online virtual museum | Human Interest | Scoop.it
From www.3dancientwonders.com - March 14, 2014 12:14 AM
3D Ancient wonders is a collection of interactive archeological reconstructions of ancient architecture, buildings, artefacts and relics

Via Todd Southcombe
more...
No comment yet.
Sign up to comment
Rescooped by Skuuppilehdet from History and Historians
Scoop.it!

Edmund Ironside: Anglo-Saxon warrior king

Edmund Ironside: Anglo-Saxon warrior king | Human Interest | Scoop.it
From www.historyextra.com - July 13, 2017 12:56 PM
Few Anglo-Saxon leaders who went to war with the Vikings in the early years of the 11th century emerged with their reputations enhanced. King Edmund II, who ruled the English for seven tempestuous months in 1016, was one of those who did.

Via Kent College History
more...
Kent College History's curator insight, July 4, 2017 8:43 AM
'One thousand years after he became king, Sarah Foot recounts the life of King Edmund II, a bold leader who took the fight to the Vikings in one of the most blood-soaked periods in English history …'
Sign up to comment
Scooped by Skuuppilehdet
Scoop.it!

Why the Vikings Disappeared

From www.youtube.com - March 29, 2017 5:00 AM
The Vikings were infamous in the Middle Ages for their raids against the coasts of Northern Europe. Their age however was quite brief in the span of time
more...
No comment yet.
Sign up to comment
Rescooped by Skuuppilehdet from World History - SHS
Scoop.it!

The Vikings were some of the first tech disruptors

The Vikings were some of the first tech disruptors | Human Interest | Scoop.it
From mashable.com - February 24, 2015 3:08 AM
The Vikings were more than just bloodthirsty pirates: they were also settlers, landholders, farmers, politicians, and merchants.

Via Joy Kinley
more...
Joy Kinley's curator insight, February 23, 2015 9:35 AM

For a long time the time period that was after the fall of Rome to the Renaissance was dismissed as relatively unimportant, no great gains were made then.  As we learn more we are being to realize how many discoveries and innovations were made.  

The Vikings were long regarded as invaders and destroyers.  However they facilitated trade and allowed the spread of new ideas.
Sign up to comment
Scooped by Skuuppilehdet
Scoop.it!

History 101: Western Civilization I

History 101: Western Civilization I | Human Interest | Scoop.it
From education-portal.com - March 10, 2014 1:17 AM

Explore 'prehistory,' including the last Ice Age and population migrations, as you start History 101: Western Civilization I, an online course from Education Portal. Successive video lessons address the history of ancient civilizations, including Greece and Rome, and introduce numerous historical figures, from Homer and Plato to William the Conqueror and Henry the VIII. You'll examine various myths and religions and see how art and technology influenced different societies. With so much information to absorb, the self-assessment quizzes that accompany each video will prove a valuable way to measure your mastery of each topic.

more...
No comment yet.
Sign up to comment
About Follow us Resources Terms Mobile Features
Facebook
X
LinkedIn