Daily Archives: September 11, 2025

⸻ 🏰 Early Contacts (12th–16th centuries) • 1169: The first Norman knights (invited by an Irish king looking for help in a local feud) landed in Ireland. • This led to the Anglo-Norman conquest, with England’s King Henry II asserting … Continue reading →

🇬🇧 After an excellent night’s sleep, I woke with that particular craving only the British Isles can truly understand: a nice, strong cup of tea to shock the eyelids into action. Mission accomplished, our plan was clear — make it … Continue reading →