MAP85: Mudlarks: Searching for London’s Lost Treasures
Mudlarks A mudlark is defined as someone who digs or searches in in river or harbor mud for items of value. The term was widely
1 March 2021
Burial place of medieval Catholic monks uncovered at Westminster Abbey
Archaeologists excavating a lost medieval sacristy at Westminster Abbey in London have uncovered what they believe are the remains of Catholic monks. They made the
15 September 2020
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla set during the Viking Age
With the popularity of Vikings and The Last Kingdom it’s no surprise that the next installment of Assassin’s Creed is set during the Viking Age.
1 May 2020
Plague Grave Weighed Down with Stones and Sand Shows Fear of Body Snatchers
Archaeologists have discovered a centuries-old grave at a medieval burial site in London where plague victims, religious dissenters and poor people were laid to rest
3 August 2017
Virtual Reality App: London in the Middle Ages
A new virtual reality app is available and ready to transport you back to the Middle Ages. Check out the video below and visit the
16 March 2016
A Journey to Medieval Paris by Stew Ross
On a warm summer day in 1965, a 10-year old boy, his parents, and their tour guide stood in front of the Place de la
10 February 2015
Anglo Saxon Map of London
Look around any map of London and you’ll find the echoes of long-forgotten individuals. Cena, Padda, Fulla… ancient farmers who had no idea their names
10 July 2014
DNA Analysis of London Skeletons Reveal Secrets of Medieval Black Death
As per latest report by archaeologists, molars taken from 25 skeletons unearthed during work on Crossrail in 2013 are proving helpful in revealing secrets of
1 April 2014
Learn about medieval London at Gravesend history course
Learn about everyday life in medieval London through a course with historian Toni Mount at Towncentric in St George’s Square, Gravesend. She will present the
10 January 2014
The River Thames, A Not-So-Secret Treasure Trove
In the United Kingdom, British archaeologists have made a number of significant discoveries as of late, from the battered remains of King Richard III —
10 April 2013
London Construction Reveals Medieval Graves
London is built on layers of its own past. Occasionally they poke through to the present, like the old Roman walls and the Temple of
11 October 2012
Rare medieval Welsh manuscript set for auction in London
A very rare mid-14th century legal manuscript written in Medieval Welsh is being auctioned at Sotheby’s in London on Tuesday. Almost certainly taken to the
10 July 2012
Experience the Historic Windsor Castle With Windsor Weekend Deals
The Windsor Castle is a must-see when visiting London. And now, travelers can experience this spectacular medieval site with special Windsor weekend deals offered by
20 June 2012
Medieval barn saved for the nation
A medieval west London barn described by the poet John Betjeman as the “cathedral of Middlesex” has been rescued from decay and neglect for the
31 January 2012
Welsh author digs deep to find medieval origins of Thirty Days Hath verse
It is one of the most popular and oft-repeated rhymes in the English language, serving to remind countless generations how many days there are in
16 January 2012
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