Back to Medieval Source Book | ORB Main Page | Links to Other Medieval Sites | Medieval Sourcebook: Nennius: Historia Brittonum, 8th century Nennius was an eighth-century historian who is a major source for tales of King Arthur. . Unlike the much more careful Bede, Nennius was, as one modern historian writes unrestrainedly inventive , p. 275]. Not all of Nennius can be dismissed as he ...

The First Crusade, 1095-1099, was one of the most crucial events in the recent history of Europe and the Middle East. This page provides a concise overview of events, along with links to some more in-depth information.