Bristol academic discovers 819-Year-Old Royal Charter Issued by King John
A rare, original royal charter from the first year of King John’s reign has been discovered in Durham by a medieval historian from the University
2 April 2019
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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
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
The Middle Ages Unlocked: Author Interview
The Middle Ages Unlocked: A Guide to Medieval England, 1050-1300, a comprehensive guide to life in Medieval England, is now available in North America! Written
18 October 2015
King John arrives in the USA!
King John of England, best known as the wicked King who ruled England in the Robin Hood legends. Was he really as bad as he’s
16 October 2015
MAP#63: Marc Morris, King John and the Road to Magna Carta
This year marks the 800th anniversary of the Magna Carta. The medieval King responsible for the document is King John of England. He didn’t create
16 March 2015
Magna Carta manuscripts brought together for the first time
There are a few milestones this year relating to the Middle Ages, but none hold the weight of the Magna Carta. It was 800 years
12 February 2015
‘Schoolboy error’ on Magna Carta £2 coin
A historian has questioned the accuracy of a new £2 coin showing the signing of the Magna Carta, saying King John would have not have
19 January 2015
MAP#57: Dan Jones Interview: Wars of the Roses and The Plantagenets
Award-winning journalist, best selling author and Historian Dan Jones joins the Medieval Archives Podcast to talk all things Plantagenets! His first book on the subject
13 October 2014
Ironclad 2: Battle for Blood
Ironclad II: Battle for Blood is the sequel to 2011’s Ironclad. Starring Tom Austen(The Borgias), Michelle Fairley(Game of Thrones), Roxanne McKee(The Legend of Hercules), Danny
7 July 2014
Henry III’s Confirmation of Magna Carta in March 1265
The purpose of this Feature of the Month is to bring attention to a little-known text of the confirmation of Magna Carta made by Henry
5 March 2014
MAP#42: Medieval Diseases and “Cures”
Listen to the episode now People in the Middle Ages had their share of diseases. But unlike today they didn’t have vaccinations or antibiotics to
10 September 2013
MAP#41: King Louis VIII ‘The Lion’
French King Louis VIII who as a young Prince invaded England with the support of the English barons with the hope of taking the throne
26 August 2013
Robin Hood site planned for 2015
Plans for a new multimillion-pound visitor attraction celebrating the legend of Robin Hood have been announced in the UK. Nottinghamshire County Council is seeking to
31 October 2012
Archaeology and History of medieval Sherwood Forest
Today we have a guest post by Andy Gaunt. Andy is a professional archaeologist in Nottinghamshire and an expert on Medieval Sherwood Forest, its landscape,
3 July 2012
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