Holy Wars Collectible Card Game now on Kickstarter
Alcázar Games is Kickstarting the first two prototype entries in the Divide & Conquer series; Holy Wars and Age of Discovery. Holy Wars is based
6 April 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
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
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
Age of Empires Castle Siege for Windows 8
With a release date of September 2014 Microsoft is reviving its famed Age of Empires franchise. The latest installment Age of Empires Castle Siege will
2 September 2014
Ancient Toilet Reveals Parasites in Crusaders’ Poop
Intestinal parasites have been found lurking in ancient poop in the toilet of a medieval castle in western Cyprus, scientists report. The findings paint a
20 June 2013
Philippe Charlier, The Forensic Scientist Who Thinks A Medieval Cadaver Smells Good
The 13th-century cadaver, says Philippe Charlier, actually smells good. That’s because its veins have been filled with a mixture of mercury and beeswax, preserving the
4 March 2013
MAP#27 – Battle Castle Interview: Sean F. White
Battle Castle, the outstanding castle documentary series, explores the medieval history of six castles. Today we have an interview with Sean F. White, the Director
11 March 2012
Battle Castle: The White Cliffs of Dover
This week we travel with host Dan Snow to visit the impressive Dover Castle. Perched high atop the white chalky cliffs, Dover Castle has been
9 March 2012
MAP#26 – Battle Castle Interview: Nicole Tomlinson
Battle Castle, the outstanding castle documentary series, explores the medieval history of six castles. Today we have an interview with Nicole Tomlinson, writer for Battle
5 March 2012
Battle Castle: Chateau Gaillard, the Stronghold of Richard the Lionheart
Last week we reviewed Crac des Chevaliers, the premiere episode of Battle Castle. Although the series isn’t airing in the U.S. yet the kind folks
1 March 2012
Battle Castle: Chateau Gaillard Trailer and Web Comic
This Thursday Battle Castle Episode 2: Chateau Gaillard premieres. Take a look at the trailer and the incredible web comic they released. Then tune into
28 February 2012
Helen Castor’s ‘She-Wolves’ taste power in medieval England
Helen Castor’s very readable “She-Wolves: The Women Who Ruled England Before Elizabeth” is, she writes, “the kind of book I loved to read before history
9 March 2011
She-Wolves: The Women Who Ruled England Before Elizabeth by Helen Castor
Medieval history is a fashionable but challenging period: the sources are often flimsy and obscure, yet modern readers have a craving for detail that is
20 October 2010
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