King Edmund the Martyr Killed by the Great Heathen Army
The Great Heathen Army landed in East Anglia in 865, led by the infamous Viking warrior Ivar the Boneless. The locals established an uneasy truce
20 November 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
The Queen appoints new members to the Order of the Garter
The Most Noble Order of the Garter was founded by Henry III in 1348. Henry, his son Edward, The Black Prince and 24 other Knights
4 March 2019
Happy Birthday to Edward IV, King of England
Edward IV turns 573 today! Edward was the King of England twice during the Wars of the Roses. His first kingship was from 4 March
28 April 2015
I’ll Be King For Christmas: Medieval Coronations on Christmas Day
Crowning ceremonies have existed since Ancient Times and are even described in detail in two books of the Bible, Kings II and Chronicles II. It
25 December 2014
Aethelstan, Anglo-Saxon King of England
Susan Abernethy joins Medieval Archives with another fantastic post! Susan is the Freelance History Writer, covering topics from Ancient history to the 20th Century. Visit
18 July 2013
Edward the Confessor, King of England
Susan Abernethy joins the Medieval Archives with another great post. Susan is the Freelance History Writer, covering topics from Ancient history to the 20th Century.
27 March 2013
Happy Birthday Henry V
Today is the 625th birthday of Henry V. A true warrior king who defied the odds and defeated the French at the Battle of Agincourt.
16 September 2011
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