King Henry’s Eclipse
The total solar eclipse on 02 August 1133 was visible throughout Medieval Europe. In England, King Henry departed for Normandy on 01 August 1133. Many
21 August 2017
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Solar eclipses and the middle ages
Dr Anne Lawrence from the University of Reading’s Department of History examines what solar eclipses meant to our ancestors. Looking forward to the solar eclipse?
21 August 2017
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
15 castles in Kent you can visit for a great family day out
Canterbury Castle © Tim Stubbings The ruined Norman castle, which was begun by William the Conqueror in 1070, is one of the most ancient in
1 February 2017
Major £13m project will transform Norwich Castle’s keep
It is one of the great historic centrepieces of the city, and over the next few years an ambitious project is aiming to transform Norwich
6 October 2016
Search Is On for King Henry I, Who May Be Buried Under a Parking Lot
Looking for a dead medieval king? You might want to check under a parking lot. That theory, at least, is on the minds of archaeologists
8 July 2016
Five missing medieval kings and queens – and where we might find them
As a second carpark becomes the suspected burial site of a medieval English monarch, we wonder: who else is still under the tarmac? As 2016
11 January 2016
Britain’s best castles
7 must-see strongholds in Britain Britain’s rich and varied history has been characterised by conflict for hundreds of years, and reminders of these fierce battles
17 January 2013
The Medieval Anarchy – eBook review
Ah, The Anarchy, a period in England’s history when war raged and chaos reigned. A time so turbulent medieval chroniclers claimed that ‘Christ and his
7 August 2012
MAP#29 – Pillars of the Earth 8: “The Work of Angels”
The mini series comes to an end. Will they finish the cathedral or will Waleran block all attempts? Will Jack find out the truth about
16 May 2012
MAP#25 – Pillars of the Earth 7: “New Beginnings”
England is gripped by war, political stirfe and treachery. And in the midst of it all a towering cathedral, a beacon of love and hope
28 February 2012
Tourism policy offers rare chance to see inside Swansea Castle
Swansea Council has announced the city centre castle will be open to the public this weekend as part of Swansea’s St David’s week celebrations. Tours
20 February 2012
MAP#22 – ‘Witchcraft’ Pillars of the Earth Episode 6
Love, marriage and lose during the Anarchy. Waleran continues his quest to become the Archbishop of Canterbury and William Hamliegh tries to become the Earl
12 December 2011
MAP#18 – Pillars of the Earth 5: “Legacy”
Tragedy strikes during The Anarchy! (Which is probably why it’s called Anarchy) Maud and Stephen are still battling for power. As Prior Philip and Tom
8 July 2011
MAP: Ep 16 – Pillars of the Earth 4: “Battlefields”
The Anarchy heats up this week! There are beseiged castles, fierce battles and of course, double dealings! Join us as we continuing our trip through
15 May 2011
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