Bicycle Jousting, transferring a medieval sport into a modern sport
Jousting was a sport that originated in Medieval England and it was brutal. Two Knights in full armour on horseback would charge towards one another
30 September 2010
Two-day history fair returns to Carlisle
A two-day fair showcasing Roman, Viking and Victorian life will take place in Carlisle this weekend. The international historical market starts on Friday and is
30 September 2010
History Great Battles Medieval Gets a New Partner and UK Release Date
Publisher Slitherine’s latest title, HISTORY Great Battles Medieval is now due out at the end of September 2010 on Xbox 360, PS3 and PC. HISTORY
19 September 2010
New US Embassy Adopts Defenses From Middle Ages
A US embassy is expected to extend the welcoming hand of democracy—while maintaining a 30-meter zone of blast protection. Such was the challenge facing KieranTimberlake
19 September 2010
Secrets of the Stirling Castle skeletons – Meet the experts behind fascinating medieval discoveries
The secrets of medieval skeletons discovered at Stirling Castle will be revealed during an evening with forensic anthropologist Professor Sue Black and archaeologist Gordon Ewart.
17 September 2010
Edge of Knight Brings 15th Century England to Fannin County
Three years ago, Axel von Ulrich had a vision…to establish a unique traveling medieval theatre company and create an amazing show with an original script,
14 September 2010
USC Adds Medieval Bible to Collection
The Ernest Hollings special collections library, has added something very special to the collection. The library has received a rare medieval Bible, dated back to
8 September 2010
The manor which dates back to the Norman era
Cambridgeshire is the home of one of the oldest continuously inhabited houses in England. The Manor at Hemingford Grey was begun by the Normans in
25 August 2010
Southampton screens film about medieval founder Bevois
A film about the legendary 10th Century founder of Southampton, Sir Bevois, has being screened in the city. The 15-minute film, To Unwill a Heart,
17 August 2010
Village travels back to medieval times for fete
Villagers will celebrate the 900th anniversary of their church with a medieval fair and market. St Peter’s Church, in Mill Lane, Alvescot, West Oxfordshire, will
13 June 2010
Scientists explore “Robin Hood’s prison”
Scientists in Nottingham, England, are studying nearly 500 man-made caves under the city and surrounding countryside. Some of the caves, hewn into the soft sandstone
10 June 2010
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