Anglo-Saxon was a way to distinguish genteel old-money types, such as nativist Republican Senator Henry Cabot Lodge, from members of inferior races who had names such as, well, McCarthy.

The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, a record of Anglo-Saxon history transcribed during the late ninth century, offers a depressing, year-by-year account of all the times the Vikings sacked English towns ...

'Anglo-Saxon' is being weaponized by the far-right." "And here's a resource on the term 'Anglo-Saxon' and why it's a racist dog-whistle, inaccurate and generally sucks balls," Rambaran-Olm said in ...

British news outlet The Telegraph reported that the term "Anglo-Saxon" is under scrutiny at the University of Nottingham. "In a move to ‘decolonise the curriculum,’ professors have renamed a ...

The Anglo-Saxons also brought their own religious beliefs, but the arrival of Saint Augustine in 597 converted most of the country to Christianity. The Anglo-Saxon period lasted for 600 years, ...

But they are related. With the “Anglo Saxon traditions” controversy drawing more attention, we are also seeing versions of Carlson’s viewpoint edging into the realm of Republican respectability.

Commentary Comment: ‘Anglo-Saxon’ has long been code for white supremacy. In 19th century America, the term was used to tout white superiority regarding slavery and mainfest destiny.

Related: Skull reveals Anglo-Saxon teen's nose and lips were cut off 1,100 years ago Personal grooming kits with tweezers and spoons for removing ear-wax were also found in many of the graves; and ...

Archaeologists in England have identified a near-complete Anglo-Saxon cave house. They say it might once have been the home of a king who became a saint.