Medieval Archives Podcast: Episode 04 – The Anarchy
In this episode of the Medieval Archives Podcast we discuss “The Anarchy” a nineteen year period of civil war and chaos. The death of King
11 October 2010
Music, dancing and demos on tap at Chesapeake Celtic Festival
An assortment of activities, including music, dancing, bagpipes, sheep herding, Celtic presentations and storytelling, will be featured during the 21st annual Chesapeake Celtic Festival at
1 October 2010
Two-day history fair returns to Carlisle
A two-day fair showcasing Roman, Viking and Victorian life will take place in Carlisle this weekend. The international historical market starts on Friday and is
30 September 2010
University of Sydney hosts Celtic studies conference
Topics as unique and diverse as medieval Irish magic and the drinking of blood in the ritual context of mourning will be explored at the
29 September 2010
Historic Battle of Harlaw rages again
Costumed warriors brought a centuries-old north-east battle back to life at the weekend. Groups at Archaeolink prehistory park at Oyne re-enacted events surrounding the Battle
28 September 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
Challenges of Castle Ownership
The idea of welcoming dinner guests across a drawbridge may be romantic, but if your home is a European castle, the maintenance costs can be
24 September 2010
Jousting, swordplay are on display at Tulare County Fair
Tulare County Fair visitors are discovering that the Medieval Tournament of Champions, a clash of armored knights on horseback, is an interactive affair. While the
18 September 2010
Secrets of the Stirling Castle skeletons – Meet the experts behind fascinating medieval discoveries
The secrets of medieval skeletons discovered at Stirling Castle will be revealed during an evening with forensic anthropologist Professor Sue Black and archaeologist Gordon Ewart.
17 September 2010
Science reveals origins of Scone’s famous Moothill
Archaeologists studying the famous Moothill have pinpointed the origins of the ancient inauguration mound for the first time. The new discoveries came from radiocarbon dating
13 September 2010
Kilwinning dig team search for abbot’s bones
More human bones have been uncovered during week three of the Kilwinning archaeological dig. And there is speculation that they could uncover the remains of
12 September 2010
A New Theory on the Origin of the Lewis Chessmen
The Lewis Chessmen are the most famous and important chess pieces in history. They have a long historical and scholarly record, part of which is
8 September 2010
Carmina Celtica: Medieval and contemporary spiritual songs
Scotland had some very beautiful medieval music preserved in a St Andrews manuscript alongside French repertory. One piece nestles here among plainchant and alluring modern
5 September 2010
Government joins battle for William Wallace “passport”
William Wallace’s passport could return north of the border, after the Scottish Government began research into relic. They have asked a team of medieval history
13 June 2010
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