Ireland: The Struggle for Power by Jeffrey James
Ireland has a rich history and Jeffrey James explores over 600 years of Irish history in his new book Ireland The Struggle for Power. We
20 July 2017
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Underground medieval palace revealed by surface survey
Old Sarum in Salisbury, the UK, is rich with history, dating back 5,000 years. During the Iron Age, it became the site of a hill
8 December 2014
Weapons that made Britain with Mike Loades
The 2004 documentary Weapons that made Britain is now available on YouTube. All five full length episodes are available to view. Click on the Playlist
16 May 2014
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
Roman coin jar the Frome Hoard to feature in new exhibition
The Frome Hoard, a pot-bellied Roman jar stuffed with 52,503 coins,has found a permanent home in the county where it was discovered, the Somerset County
29 September 2011
Medieval English Castle Tour – The Tower of London
The Tower of London is, compellingly and unquestionably, one of the most famous attractions in the capital. Its abundant and absorbing past will not fail
13 September 2011
World famous Fountains abbey to host insight into late medieval life
Since it was founded in 1132, Fountains Abbey has been a place of pilgrimage for millions of people throughout the passing centuries. And visitors to
3 August 2011
Castles of Europe Windows 7 Theme, now with pictures
I have had several questions about the names and locations of the castles in the Castles of Europe Windows 7 theme. Below are the 21
14 July 2011
Badge dug up in field is medieval treasure
A scrap of twisted silver found a few weeks ago by a metal detector in Lancashire will take its place among masterpieces of medieval art
22 June 2011
Castles of Europe Windows 7 theme
Update: The updated post for the Castles of Europe Theme can be found here –> Castles of Europe Windows 7 Theme, now with pictures. It
20 June 2011
International Travelers Name Castle-Hopping in Wales the #1 Activity in Britain
International travelers have selected touring castles in Wales as the most popular of 18 travel experiences that can only be found in Britain. 10,000 people
27 January 2011
Treasure trove of medieval manuscripts published
The Wollaton Medieval Manuscripts… Texts, Owners and Readers is the culmination of a major research project at The University of Nottingham into this nationally important
15 December 2010
Menifee author keeps medieval mystery series going strong
Even more important than an engaging storyline, what every great mystery has possessed is a compelling character at its heart —- and this is obviously
16 November 2010
Columbus Didn’t Sail Syphilis Back to Europe
Dozens of skeletons unearthed in London may provide the first solid evidence that syphilis did not sail into Europe with Christopher Columbus and his crew,
27 October 2010
History, shopping and the sound of bagpipes mingle along Edinburgh’s main street
“I will make a palace fit for you and me. Of green days in forests and blue days at sea.” — Robert Louis Stevenson The
27 September 2010
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