Medieval warriors descend on Esk
By day they are normal men and women, but at weekends they become marauding medieval knights and maidens. The weekend warriors, who call themselves the
9 July 2010
Medieval castle uncovered on Samsø
Discovery on Kattegat island provides missing historical link When archaeologists from the National Museum discovered the foundations of a small building at Bispegård on the
9 July 2010
Is Jousting the Next Extreme Sport?
The gates of the Gulf Coast International Jousting Championships opened at 6 p.m. one Friday in January at a 4,500-seat arena 13 miles outside Pensacola,
8 July 2010
Heads of State to attend Battle of Grunwald celebrations
The anniversary of a 1410 battle between Poland, Lithuania and the Teutonic order will be marked this year by reenactments, jousting tournaments and even a
8 July 2010
Medieval cross is fully restored
A restored medieval cross in the heart of Styal village was officially unveiled by former resident Terry Waite at the weekend. Families gathered under the
7 July 2010
France’s new medieval castle
Archivist Note: I have always wanted my own castle, well at least one that wasn’t made from LEGOs. I wonder if these guys are for
6 July 2010
Viking anchor to return to the Isle of Skye
An ancient anchor found buried in peat is to return to Skye following analysis by experts at National Museums Scotland in Edinburgh. Graeme MacKenzie discovered
6 July 2010
Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-07-05
1149 – Raymond of Poitiers is defeated and killed at the Battle of Inab by Nur ad-Din Zangi http://twitpic.com/20zg7m # R.I.P. 1252 – King Abel
4 July 2010
Medieval Archives Podcast: Episode 01 – Thomas Becket
In the first episode of the Medieval Archives podcast we discuss Thomas Becket. We discuss his early life, his rise to power as the Lord
3 July 2010
Keeping a medieval craft alive
Orne engineer Tony Leese-Rogers makes longbows from oak, buffalo horns and old washing machine parts. He speaks to Mick Austin about his work. It is
1 July 2010
Restoration of medieval village church earns English Heritage Award
Restoration work to bring a troubled Lincolnshire church back to its former glory has won an award. English Heritage has announced the Church Of All
1 July 2010
Bill Fedun — The Knight
*Archivist Note: There seems to be an increase in the blacksmith trade. I know there are at least three operating in my area. Please contact
29 June 2010
The worldview of the Gothic cathedral
Imagine it is the year 1400, and you are visiting the Cathedral of Our Lady of Chartres for the first time. You have never before
28 June 2010
Medieval frescoes discovered behind wallpaper
Behind the yellowed wallpaper in one of Rome’s no longer used municipal offices, a discovery was made. What has come to light is probably a
28 June 2010
Holy Grail Discovered?
For 2,000 years the Holy Grail has been the most sought-after relic of the Christian world. Now one man believes he has traced the chalice
19 June 2010
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