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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
The Viking Age stands out as the most renowned (or perhaps notorious) era in Scandinavian history. However, numerous Scandinavian archaeologists designate the pre-Viking Vendel period as Scandinavia's Golden Age.
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
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
A practical introduction to understanding the history and development of medieval churches.
An introduction to the archaeology and history of England from the 5th century to the early 12th century, covering Anglo-Saxon England; the Viking raids and the establishment of the Danelaw; the Norman Conquest; the Domesday Book and Norman England.