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This week's articles from Ancient History Encyclopedia fresh in your inbox! [View this email in your browser]( We are a non-profit company publishing the world's most-read history encyclopedia. Our mission is to engage people with cultural heritage and to improve history education worldwide. [Support Us]( This Week's Articles 22 January 2019 [The Legendary Settlement of Iceland]( It is said that the early Norse settlers of Iceland in the Viking Age (c. 790-1100 CE) believed it was the home of the gods because of the tale of the creation of the world in Norse... — [continue reading »]( [William the Conqueror & the Ely Rebellion]( By early 1070 CE William I (r. 1066-1087 CE) had almost completed the Norman conquest of England. There remained threats from the border regions with Wales and Scotland but the north... — [continue reading »]( [Visiting the Ancient City of Babylon]( We had a 4-day national holiday. Meaning what? No clinic and no hospital! I said to myself, “It’s been a long time since I have visited Babylonia.” I drove my car... — [continue reading »]( [William the Conqueror's Harrying of the North]( By the end of 1066 CE William the Conqueror had won a decisive victory at the Battle of Hastings, subdued the south-east of England and been crowned King William I in Westminster... — [continue reading »]( [Norse Pets in the Viking Age]( Pets were as important to the Norse of the Viking Age (c. 790-1100 CE) as they were to any other culture, past or present. The Vikings kept dogs and cats as pets and both feature... — [continue reading »]( [The Vikings in Iceland]( The medieval sources on the discovery and settlement of Iceland frequently refer to the explorers as “Vikings” but, technically, they were not. The term “Viking&rdquo... — [continue reading »]( [Kachina Cult]( The Kachina (also “Katsina”) cult refers to the specific religious practices centered on the kachina, which is a spiritual entity and divine messenger of the Puebloan... — [continue reading »]( [William the Conqueror's March on London]( William the Conqueror (r. 1066-1087 CE) was victorious at the Battle of Hastings in October 1066 CE, and Harold Godwinson, King Harold II of England (r. Jan - Oct 1066 CE) was dead... — [continue reading »]( Support Our Work In the last year we have helped over 19 million people learn about ancient history, for free. Become a member and support us with just $5 per month. [Become a Member]( Our History Travel Magazine Beautifully produced, Timeless Travels is a 100-page magazine written by experts in their field. If you love history and travel, then this is the magazine for you! The magazine is available in print and digital (tablet, mobile, and desktop) editions. [Subscribe Now]( Support Our Non-Profit Company We are a non-profit company publishing the world's most-read history encyclopedia. Ancient History Encyclopedia is one of the most-trusted history resources in the world, known for its editorial quality, independence, and integrity. Prestigious institutions and publications recommend us as an educational resource, including Oxford University, the European Commission, and the US School Library Journal. [Donate]( [Facebook]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [Instagram]( [Google Plus]( [Google Plus]( [Pinterest]( [Pinterest]( [Tumblr]( [Tumblr]( You are receiving this email because you have either signed up for our weekly newsletter or subscribed to our membership. Our mailing address is: Ancient History Encyclopedia Brook House Mint StreetGodalming, Surrey GU7 1HE United Kingdom [Add us to your address book]( [unsubscribe from this list]( [update subscription preferences]( [Mailchimp Email Marketing](