Archaeologists discover medieval port in west France
A medieval port has been discovered in a 2,500m2 building site and archaeological dig surrounding a chateau in Vendée, western France. Among the discoveries are
17 November 2021
Extended Clip: The Last Duel
Ridley Scott is no strange to medieval films. He’s tackled Robin Hood and the Crusades in the past. In his new film, The Last Duel
6 October 2021
Medieval Castle Ruins in the French Cevennes
Aerial and ground footage from the medieval ruins of a French castle.
24 September 2021
Notre-Dame spire will be rebuilt with 200-year-old oaks from royal forest
The wooden spire of Notre-Dame cathedral is being re-built using centuries-old oak trees felled from a former royal forest – almost two years after it
9 March 2021
MAP81: John II The Good: King of France 1350-1364
Listen Now! John II: King of France 1350-1364 King John II of France, called The Good. John ruled during a tumultuous time, the Plague was
28 July 2020
See Europe’s Ruined Medieval Castles Come Back to Life
The past is often a refuge from the present. Whether it’s where you were two weeks ago or 10 years ago, there’s a certain security
3 April 2020
Philippa Of Hainault: Mother Of The English Nation by Kathryn Warner
Philippa Of Hainault written by Kathryn Warner, is the first biography of a remarkable and influential English queen. The wife of King Edward III, Philippa
18 October 2019
Notre Dame Fire: Pictures
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16 April 2019
Notre Dame Fire: Video
Notre Dame on Fire Fire engulfs Notre Dame Spire Collapses Full Notre Dame Fire coverage (NBC News, 5 hours)
16 April 2019
Dr Sean Cunningham talks Prince Arthur at the National Archives
We featured Dr Sean Cunningham’s book Prince Arthur: The Tudor King Who Never Was a couple years ago on this site. Now you have chance
19 March 2019
MAP#79: Richard the Lionheart and author W.B. Bartlett
In today’s lesson we are joined by author Wayne Bartlett to discuss Richard the Lionheart! Wayne’s new book Richard the Lionheart: The Crusader King of
2 May 2018
Joan of Arc and ‘The Great Pity of the Land of France’ by Moya Longstaffe
Joan of Arc played a pivotal role in the Hundred Years’ War and the future of France. Moya Longstaffe returns to the original sources, employs
8 January 2018
Medieval treasure unearthed at the Abbey of Cluny
A large medieval treasure has been unearthed during excavations last September at the Abbey of Cluny, a former Benedictine monastery in Cluny, Saône-et-Loire, France. The
5 December 2017
Saxon workshop evidence found by amateur archaeologists in Somerset
Amateur archaeologists have unearthed what is believed to be a Saxon workshop in a dig in Somerset. The foundations were uncovered along with a large
16 February 2017
Shadow of the Cross by Dmitry Yakhovsky Giveaway!
We are part of a book tour for Dmitry Yakhovsky’s new graphic novel Shadow of the Cross. Dmitry wrote a guest post for the site.
9 December 2016
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