Papal Bull: Pie postulatio voluntatis
On 15 Februrary 1113 Pope Paschal II issued papal bull pie postulatio voluntatis. The bull formally recognized the Order of Knights of the Hospital of
15 February 2023
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10 Magnificent Historical Libraries
I’ve been to a couple of the libraries on this list. The rest will be added to my ‘bucket list’ Enjoy the video below and
17 January 2022
Virtual Reconstruction of the Charles Bridge in Prague
Karlův most, the Charles Bridge, is one of the most famous landmarks in Prague. Construction started in 1357 under King Charles IV. Construction ended in
23 October 2020
Medieval royal witches: from Elizabeth Woodville to Queen Joan of Navarre
On 23 January 1484, the English parliament issued Titulus Regius, explaining why the newly crowned Richard III was the legitimate heir to the throne instead
31 October 2019
Game of Thrones gets Bayeux Tapestry treatment
The Bayeux Tapestry is an embroidered depiction of the events leading up to the Norman Invasion of England and culminating with the Battle of Hastings.
25 September 2019
Medieval Coptic wall-paintings uncovered at Egyptian monastery
Restorers working at the Monastery of St. Bishoy in the Wadi El-Natroun area have uncovered a number of medieval-era wall-paintings and architectural elements in the
3 August 2017
Star Wars Goes Medieval
Any fan of Star Wars knows it is steeped in medieval tradition. Artist André Araújo (know for Marvel’s Spidey and Inhumans) released a print titled
21 July 2017
Canterbury Cathedral’s medieval window frame restored
The gleam of new stone in sunlight reveals that work is complete on the conservation challenge that Canterbury Cathedral would never have wanted to tackle
6 October 2016
Interior Design in the Middle Ages
When I think of the Middle Ages I think of castles and battles and kings. Rarely do I think of interior design elements. But I
30 July 2015
Medieval garlic and bile potion kills MRSA superbug
Could a 1,000-year-old concoction be the answer to stopping superbugs? Christina Lee, an Anglo-Saxon expert at the University of Nottingham, found the recipe for a
3 April 2015
Rare chance to see beauty of Wiltshire medieval church chalices
The Lacock Cup, which is now in the British Museum after being bought from St Cyriac’s Church for £1.3m, goes on public display at Salisbury
19 January 2015
The diet of the Scots army that defeated King Edwards II’s troops at the Battle of Bannockburn
To mark the 700th anniversary of the Battle of Bannockburn, researchers have found out what lined the bellies of Scots troops as they rallied against
28 June 2014
Medieval Lingerie for your Valentine
Flowers die and candy goes straight to the hips. This year get your Valentine something that will last, like a 600 year old pair of
14 February 2014
The Art of Courtly Love
Andreas Capellanus wrote De Amore, “About Love” in the 1180’s. Andreas Capellanus is a psuedonym, the author’s real identity isn’t known. De Amore is thought
14 February 2014
Jaufre Rudel and Amor de Lonh
Jaufre Rudel was a 12th century troubadour and crusader. His reason for joining the Second Crusade was based on love, not war. After hearing stories
14 February 2014
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