National Endowment for the Humanities
The Beauty of Anglo-Saxon Poetry: A Prelude to Beowulf
Riddle me this! What do kennings, caesura, and alliteration have to do with the Nowell Codex? Introduce class members to Anglo-Saxon poetry and prepare readers for a study of Beowulf with a series of activities that includes asking...
Curated OER
Anglo-Saxon Period: An Introduction
Students read information about Anglo-Saxon rulers and literary techniques, then complete a worksheet to help them review. Students take notes about the oral tradition, Anglo-Saxon literary terms, and Anglo-Saxon poetry. Students create...
World Wide School
World Wide School: The Anglo Saxon Chronicle
This site offers Rev. James Ingram's 1823 translation of "The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle," along with footnotes. An extensive bibliography is available as well.
The British Museum
British Museum: Explore World Cultures: Anglo Saxon England
Learn about the art of Anglo Saxon England, in this historical overview and image gallery with detailed descriptions, from the collection of the British Museum.
Other
The Online Medieval and Classical Library: The Anglo Saxon Chronicle
A complete modern full-text English translation of the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, a history of England written between 8th and 12th centuries CE.
Carnegie Mellon University
Carenegie Mellon: Scs: Collection: Medieval and Anglo Saxon Recipes
Site with recipes of Anglo-Saxon and Medieval times from the British Museum Cookbook.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: The Anglo Saxon Chronicle on Alfred the Great
This section of the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle covers the years 878 through 886 and describes a series of conflicts Alfred the Great had with Viking invaders.
Then Again
Then Again: Web Chron: The Germanic Tribes
Gives information on the main Germanic tribes of the third and fourth centuries: the Franks, Ostrogoths, Visigoths, Burgundians, Vandals and Lombards.
The British Museum
The British Museum: Helmet From the Ship Burial at Sutton Hoo
An interactive series of pages on the many treasures found at Sutton Hoo, the burial site of an ancient Anglo-Saxon king.
Other
Anglo saxons.net: England C.450 1066 in a Nutshell
This site has a wealth of information on the Anglo-Saxon period in England. A few questions at the beginning provide general background. For more specific details, you can search the timeline, an On This Day section, or the list of...
Other
Dumfries and Galloway Museums Services: Discover the Dark Ages
Online exhibit of artifacts from Britain's Dark Ages, 410-1160, provided by the Dumfries and Galloway Museum Services. Each image is accompanied by a description and directions to the site of the artifact.
Other
Great Britain Guide: Anglo Saxon Britain Viking Raids
This site from the Great Britain guide provides the history of the Anglo-Saxons in England between the mid-5th century and the Norman Conquest (410-1066). Shows the transition from their being invaders to being invaded, first by Vikings...
Other
Regia Anglorum: A Brief History of Anglo Saxon England
Detailed account of the history of Anglo-Saxon England. Contains colored pictures of reenactments.
BBC
Bbc Primary History: The Anglo Saxons
Animated learning module on Anglo-Saxon history from BBC Primary. Site design for elementary level students is engaging with interactive features and multi-media. Includes lesson plans, activities, games, photos, videos and links to...
Then Again
Then Again: Web Chron: Anglo Saxons Invade England
This site from North Park University contains a brief summary of the invasion of the Anglo-Saxons into England around the 5th century.
BBC
Bbc: History: Ancient History: The Anglo Saxons
A brief history of the Anglo-Saxons is presented.
BBC
Bbc: Bitesize: When Did the Anglo Saxons Come to Britain?
The Romans, Britons, Anglo-Saxons, and Picts all lived in Britain. Find out why they came to Britain and learn the story of Pevensey Castle.
Other
Sutton Hoo Society: Sutton Hoo
A beautiful site with photos of 7th century Anglo-Saxon burial mounds at Sutton Hoo and the artifacts from those mounds. Take a virtual tour of this fascinating site. Included are newsletters reporting on the archaeological digs.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: The Middle Ages
Description and links to descriptions of the various peoples during the Middle Ages. Covers everything from religion to feudal life.
Washington State University
Washington State University: Michael Delahoyde: Anglo Saxon Culture
An academic essay featuring the culture and language of the Anglo-Saxons.
BBC
Bbc: Bitesize: The Norman Conquest: What Happened in 1066?
Find out what led to the end of the Anglo-Saxon era in England.
BBC
Bbc: Bitesize: Who Were the Anglo Saxons?
The Anglo-Saxons settled in Britain in starting in AD410. Find out where they came from and what it was like growing up in an Anglo-Saxon village.
BBC
Bbc: Bitesize: How Was Anglo Saxon Britain Ruled?
Anglo-Saxon Britain was divided into five kingdoms each ruled by a different king. Learn about the different classes in Anglo-Saxon society, the laws, and what happened when the Vikings invaded.
East of England Broadband Network
History's Heroes: A Ethelfled (872 918)
This website explores the lives of people who made their mark on history. Features illustrated story and timeline on aethelflaed. Find out who she was, what she did, her achievements, and her legacy.