Tutor information
David Beard
David Beard is a freelance archaeologist and is a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries and Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland specializing in medieval archaeology, especially the Anglo-Saxon and Viking periods.
He has been involved in continuing education for many years having taught for the Universities of Oxford, London, Essex and Ulster.
Courses
Ravagers, despoilers, pagans, the Vikings are often regarded as bloodthirsty pirates. Yet they were also traders, settlers and farmers with a thriving artistic culture and legal systems. Using archaeology we examine the varied aspects of the Viking world
Ravagers, despoilers, pagans, the Vikings are often regarded as bloodthirsty pirates. Yet they were also traders, settlers and farmers with a thriving artistic culture and legal systems. Using archaeology we examine the varied aspects of the Viking world
An introduction to the art and archaeology of Anglo-Saxon England, covering the period from the end of Roman Britain to the Norman Conquest.
A practical introduction to understanding the history and development of medieval churches.
Although often regarded as bloodthirsty pirates, the Vikings were also traders, settlers and farmers with a highly developed artistic culture and legal system. This course will use recent findings from archaeology to examine the Viking world.