Chivalry isn’t dead at World Joust event
Ever since Lance Armstrong watched a dodgeball tournament on ESPN the Ocho, niche sports enthusiasts claim everything this side of cup stacking deserves a programming
3 November 2010
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History, shopping, bagpipes mingle on Royal Mile
The castle is a man’s place, spare and stern, ringed by cannon and places for men to fight. Only one part is feminine – and
28 October 2010
‘Treasures of Heaven’ exhibition at Cleveland Museum of Art
Art museums are victims of their own success, although it’s hard to feel sorry for them. To curry favor at the box office, they’ve convinced
27 October 2010
Columbus Didn’t Sail Syphilis Back to Europe
Dozens of skeletons unearthed in London may provide the first solid evidence that syphilis did not sail into Europe with Christopher Columbus and his crew,
27 October 2010
Site of ‘Britain’s oldest hospital’ uncovered
A site which may house Britain’s earliest known hospital has been uncovered by archaeologists. Radio carbon analysis at the former Leper Hospital at St Mary
21 October 2010
Archaeological dig in east London could uncover the 13th century White Chapel
On a Whitechapel site teeming with history, pupils from two local schools as well as keen amateur archaeologists have been trying to uncover the medieval
14 October 2010
Medieval castle can be yours for a night
When I received an invitation to a weekend party at England’s Hampton Court, I anticipated free rein between the ramparts at a castle Henry VIII
10 October 2010
History, shopping and the sound of bagpipes mingle along Edinburgh’s main street
“I will make a palace fit for you and me. Of green days in forests and blue days at sea.” — Robert Louis Stevenson The
27 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
BBC Two announces new factual shows
Filthy Cities will be presented by Dan Snow and will bring to life the histories of London, New York and Paris. Snow will discover how
30 August 2010
Rare medieval artefact discovered on River Thames shore
A rare medieval roof finial which was found in the River Thames offers an insight into how London looked 600 years ago, experts have said.
6 August 2010
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