15:1815:18, 5 May 2024diffhist−71
Waltheof of Bamburgh
Waltheof is an Old English name. Scandinavian/North Germanic origins for it etymologically are theorised but inconclusive. Either way, it would not in of itself imply Viking descent.current
00:4700:47, 31 March 2024diffhist+19
Rohan, Middle-earth
→People: Battle of Hastings generally considered to have been won due to Tostig's treachery, the castle fortifications of the Normans and circumstances of Harold having to fight a battle in the North then march south directly after to confront the Normans than the Breton cavalry of the Normans. This seems an odd interpretation to add.Tag: Reverted
27 March 2024
20:5920:59, 27 March 2024diffhist−166
Marshal family
Unknown origin of Gilbert Giffard currently. Similarly, no evidence of Norman estates or landholding etc so even if of Norman origin (possible of Breton or British origin) the origin of the family dynasty is England. Changed to reflect this to be more objective and less spurious.
02:2602:26, 11 March 2024diffhist−478
Battle of Assandun
→Battle: Source doesn't state that whatsoever. But that they fought with desperation and rage to avoid being slaughtered. And these are the words of Emma, not the English.Tag: references removed
20:5320:53, 5 March 2024diffhist+25
Red Cloud
Academic consensus is clear that Britain defeated the US in 1812, with the destruction of the capitol and so on. So Red Cloud would be the second to defeat the US on US soil.
17:1017:10, 3 March 2024diffhist+22
English Armada
→Norris' march to Lisbon: Sources used, specifically Hume, state sortie ended with Spanish retreat with serious losses and demoralisation (accusations of poisoned bullets), however article stated English casualties. Fixed, however may have been wrong page number and refers to different event?Tag: Reverted
16:5616:56, 3 March 2024diffhist+1
Siege of Coruña
Infobox casualties fixed to be in accordance with article. 1000+ Spanish soldiers killed in the battle on the bridge, with mostly civilians killed earlier in the lower city.
27 February 2024
19:4319:43, 27 February 2024diffhist−9
Magnus Barefoot
Magnus never took control or submission of anywhere in Wales, however he gained the support of Gwynedd after aiding against the Normans. They allowed him to take wood as reward.
16 February 2024
03:5703:57, 16 February 2024diffhist+125
Albion
→Etymology: Section referenced Old Irish as survival of word as opposed to Irish, left out many others such as Welsh, Cornish etc. Also didn't actually explain origin/etymology beyond Greek attestation.
03:4203:42, 16 February 2024diffhist−128
Albion
→Etymology: Removed unsourced and seemingly incorrect and unattested claim that Albion now refers only to Scotland or Alba. Alba is used in reference to Scotland however Albion has always and still refers to all of Britain.
04:1904:19, 15 February 2024diffhist+61
Uplift Universe
→Setting: Coining of the term in Sci-Fi context for 'Uplift' is debated. H.G Wells used the concept albeit unsure if he used the term. Either way, Brin helped popularise the term. Edited for clarity.