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
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Assassin’s Creed Valhalla set during the Viking Age
With the popularity of Vikings and The Last Kingdom it’s no surprise that the next installment of Assassin’s Creed is set during the Viking Age.
1 May 2020
Dark Ages Fort Built by Mysterious ‘Painted People’ Found in Scotland
A fort that is more than 1,000 years old, dating back to the time of Alfred the Great, has been unearthed in Scotland, more than
3 August 2017
The Warrior Queen By Joanna Arman
Æthelflæd, the Lady of the Mercians is a little known figure in early Medieval history who is starting to get her due. The daughter of
6 June 2017
Coins discovery ‘will re-write’ Anglo-Saxon history
The Anglo-Saxon coins are said to point to some sort of an alliance in the 870s between Alfred the Great and a rival. Historians say
1 February 2017
Bernard Cornwell’s ‘The Last Kingdom’ premieres in October!
Adapted for TV, The Last Kingdom, the first novel in The Saxon Stories by Bernard Cornwell finally gets a premiere date! BBC America announced the
19 August 2015
2014 Medieval Year in Review: News
2014 was again the year of King Richard III. His re-burial date and place was officially announced and the monarch will be laid to rest
31 December 2014
BBC goes for Game of Thrones audience with new Saxon vs Viking drama
Bernard Cornwell’s best-selling Saxon Stories are to be adapted for television as the BBC makes a play for the Game of Thrones audience. The BBC
17 September 2014
MAP#55: Bernard Cornwell Interview – The Empty Throne
Few authors can capture the atmosphere of the middle ages as well as Bernard Cornwell. A master storyteller Bernard has written over 50 books! I
15 September 2014
Former students organise celebration of medieval historian Barbara Yorke’s work at University of Winchester
The work of a medieval historian at the University of Winchester is to be celebrated at a conference organised by her former students. Barbara Yorke,
15 September 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
MAP#38 – Medieval Archaeology News
I was first introduced to archaeology as a kid and up on the movie screen was a whip carrying, fedora wearing relic hunter. When Indiana
11 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
Medieval Winchester Tour: Rama App Review
A few months ago I reviewed the Medieval Exeter tour for the Rama: Travel App. With over 90 tours available there are plenty of tours
3 January 2012
Found: Viking war lord buried in his boat
Judging from the opulence of his tomb, he was a revered Viking warrior destined to take his place in Valhalla among the honoured dead. Laid
19 October 2011
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