An Anglo-Saxon graveyard with “huge potential” has been unearthed beneath former university student housing. King’s College, Cambridge discovered the extensive cemetery, containing more than 60
The initial discovery was made by rail workers from Osborne carrying out repair works on behalf of Network Rail, after which the cave was investigated
An almost innocuous iron ring embedded into the north wall of the chapel is now all that remains of this gruesome past. But records unearthed
The remains of a monastery founded in 1385 by Richard II, and the spectacular wall paintings added in later centuries, will open to the public
Today we have a guest post from Ian Churchward of the Legendary Ten Seconds. You can find Ian and his work on his website at
Arundel Castle in West Sussex will celebrate the 950th anniversary of its initial construction this year. To celebrate, the Castle has arranged a bumper calendar
Guy Richie got his start with British gangster flicks like Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels and Snatch. He moved onto to a re-envisioned Sherlock
Manuscripts chronicling the history of Wales and Britain from Roman rule onwards are a new focus for experts. The Welsh Chronicles are a collection of
Playing cards arrived in Europe from Asia sometime in the 14th century, and by 1367 they had their first citywide ban in Bern, Switzerland. That
Historic coins believed to have been stashed away during a period of Nordic infighting have been discovered by a group of metal detector enthusiasts at
It was the largest armada the world had ever seen, and would only be surpassed 700 years later when the Allies invaded Europe during the
The team at CR Archaeology discovered the bones in a stone cist grave beneath a wall at Old St Mary’s Church, Nefyn – now a
A historian has questioned the accuracy of a new £2 coin showing the signing of the Magna Carta, saying King John would have not have
2014 was a fantastic year for the Medieval Archives Podcast! Thanks to all our great fans we were featured in the iTunes store! We talked
In five days The Hobbit The Battle of the Five Armies hits US theaters! Until then you’ll have to watch the final trailer. If you
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