Over the year she immersed herself in the pre-1066 world—from Rome’s twilight and early migrations through medieval chronicles and verse—practicing close reading of primary voices, translation rhythms, and place-based literary geography to build timeline literacy and historical empathy. Her work combined careful source interrogation, narration, memorization, and imaginative composition, producing essays that weave context, compassion, and critique while sharpening rhetorical voice and interpretive skill. Preparations are already in place for next year’s pivot into post-1066 Arthurian lays and Gawain-era poetics, so she will meet the new material with curiosity and sturdy preparation.