Basketball fever is sweeping the nation. I have my bracket filled out and ready to sit back and watch Iowa win the big show. Or more likely, watch them make an early exit.
What if you don’t like sports? There should still be a bracket to fill out and a competition to enjoy.
This year we are kicking off Monarch Madness! Sixty-four of the greatest medieval kings, split into regions, ranked and pitted against each other to find a champion.
You can print the bracket below, fill it out and join in on the fun. Take part in the voting process to make sure your picks advance each round.
Voting will be on Twitter (https://twitter.com/MedievalArchive) and Mastodon (https://medievalarchives.social/@MedievalArchives). Voting dates listed below.
Voting starts on 16 March 2023
| Round of 64 | Round of 32 | Sweet 16 | Elite 8 | Final 4 | Championship |
| 16-17 March | 18-19 March | 23-24 March | 25-26 March | 01 April | 03 April |
First #MonarchMadness match-up of the day:
— Medieval Archives (@MedievalArchive) March 16, 2023
(1)Cnut the Great, King of Norway, Denmark and England
vs
(16)Gorm the Old, First King of Denmark
John ruled during the Black Death and was captured at the Battle of Poitiers. Sancho founded the Order of Calatrava.
— Medieval Archives (@MedievalArchive) March 16, 2023
Who will win this #MonarchMadness match-up?
(8)Sancho III 'the Desired' King of Castile and Toledo
vs
(9)John II 'the Good' King of France
