The Battle of Stamford Bridge
The Battle of Stamford Bridge, 25 September 1066 954 years ago King Harold Godwinson defended his crown against an invading Norwegian force led by King
25 September 2020
Recreating the 1066 battle march from Stamford Bridge to Hastings
A man with a passion for Anglo-Saxon history is recreating the ill-fated 300-mile 20-day march of King Harold from York to Battle in Hastings weighed
25 September 2020
Oulton burial site: Sutton Hoo-era Anglo-Saxon cemetery discovered
A “nationally significant” Anglo-Saxon cemetery with 200 graves dating back to the 7th Century has been revealed. The graves were uncovered in Oulton, near Lowestoft
25 September 2020
600-year-old axe heads used in hand-to-hand fighting in Battle of Grunwald found in field
Two battle axes used in hand-to-hand fighting at the Battle of Grunwald over 600 years ago have been found by detectorists during a sweep of
23 September 2020
Shrewsbury Castle dig fails to find chapel but is solving other mysteries
Members of the team have been working at the site over the last three weeks in the hope of finding a long lost chapel. And
22 September 2020
Medieval Dynasty available in Early Access on Steam
*Press Release* Medieval Dynasty screenshots Visit the Medieval Dynasty game website for more information
18 September 2020
Viking Grave with Full Set of Weapons Discovered in Norway
Archaeologists conducting excavations in Vinjeøra, Norway, recently uncovered a group of ninth- or tenth-century Viking graves—including one whose unusual layout suggests it may contain the
18 September 2020
Historical Drama “Robert the Bruce” Exclusive on Crackle October 1
In 1995 Braveheart told the story of Scottish hero William Wallace and featured Angus MacFadyen as a young Robert the Bruce, heir to the Scottish
18 September 2020
Happy Birthday Henry V
Today is the 634th birthday of Henry V. A true warrior king who defied the odds and defeated the French at the Battle of Agincourt.
16 September 2020
Burial place of medieval Catholic monks uncovered at Westminster Abbey
Archaeologists excavating a lost medieval sacristy at Westminster Abbey in London have uncovered what they believe are the remains of Catholic monks. They made the
15 September 2020
276 skeletons recovered from hidden medieval cemetery
Archaeologists in central Poland have uncovered an early medieval cemetery, excavating the skeletal remains of nearly 300 people. The chilling discovery was made in the
14 September 2020
MAP82: Viking Warriors and Explorers
Listen Now! The Viking Age VIKINGS! The scourge of the early middle ages. Vikings raided England, Ireland and Europe with a ferocity never seen before.
1 September 2020
Star Wars themes, Medieval Style
A few week ago we showcased Artist ElectroKaplosion who did a medieval cover of a Chainsmokers song. There’s a growing number of artists doing the
21 August 2020
Restoration begins on Valmiera Castle ruins
The builders have almost completed studying the composition of the historical wall java that is intended to secure the walls. Afterwards, a new cultural center will be created
20 August 2020
Cache of 14th-Century Coins Discovered in Czech Republic
The Museum of West Bohemia in Plzeň has announced the discovery of hundreds of silver and gold coins from the 14th century. The treasure, unearthed
19 August 2020
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