Medieval Archives Podcast: Episode 03 – Eustace the Monk
In this episode of the Medieval Archives we discuss Eustace the Monk, the most feared pirate of the 13th Century. Eustace the Monk left the
8 September 2010
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USC Adds Medieval Bible to Collection
The Ernest Hollings special collections library, has added something very special to the collection. The library has received a rare medieval Bible, dated back to
8 September 2010
Climbing Great Buildings at Caernarfon Castle
Caernarfon Castle will be the star attraction of BBC2’s Climbing Great Buildings at 6.30pm on 8 September. The series sees architectural historian Dr Jonathan Foyle
8 September 2010
Mediterranean Shipwrecks Reveal Shift to Modern Shipbuilding
Three recently discovered shipwrecks in the Mediterranean Sea could give archaeologists new insights into the transition between medieval and modern shipbuilding. The remains of the
8 September 2010
A New Theory on the Origin of the Lewis Chessmen
The Lewis Chessmen are the most famous and important chess pieces in history. They have a long historical and scholarly record, part of which is
8 September 2010
Medieval Battlefields Released
Cateia Games recently announced the release of Medieval Battlefields. The turn-based strategy game puts players in control of armies in medieval Europe and challenges them
8 September 2010
History of Catholicism is shown in Vatican art
A framed illustrated description of the “Foundations of the Church” informs visitors that the “Vatican and Catholic Church grew out of the events described in
8 September 2010
Summerfield Zoo Welcomes Medieval Re-enactors!
Come see Medieval Re-enactors at the zoo. Watch them joust, sword fight, spin lace, and more! Also tour all of the other exotic animals –cougars,
8 September 2010
German town yields Persian coins
German archeologists have discovered 1,200-year-old silver coins which they believe were minted in modern day Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan and northern Africa. A team of volunteers
8 September 2010
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