Dr Sean Cunningham talks Prince Arthur at the National Archives
We featured Dr Sean Cunningham’s book Prince Arthur: The Tudor King Who Never Was a couple years ago on this site. Now you have chance
19 March 2019
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Medieval Sword from the War of the Two Peters Unearthed In Spanish Castle
The War of the Two Peters (1356-1375) was fought between Peter of Castile and Peter IV of Aragon. ~The Archivist Archaeologists have made a rare
16 January 2019
Medieval Winchester skeleton reveals how leprosy spread
The skeleton of a medieval leprosy victim found in one of Britain’s earliest known hospitals has shed light on the history of the disfiguring disease.
27 January 2017
Prince Arthur: The Tudor King Who Never Was by Sean Cunningham
Virtual book tours are taking over the internet. Earlier this year we took part in the blog tour for Kristie Dean’s book On The Trail
31 July 2016
Alcazar of Seville royal castle to become ‘Game of Thrones’ set
If, like us, you’ve been wondering about the Red Viper’s vaguely Spanish pedigree, you may finally be getting an answer. A medieval castle in southern
8 July 2014
Women wield longswords as medieval championships go co-ed
For the first time, two women are now free to whack each other with swords until one of them falls down in internationally sanctioned competition.
10 May 2014
Medieval Candelabra Hints at Forgotten Sea Routes
A 10th-century candelabra found off the coast of the Spanish island of Ibiza may be a clue to long-forgotten shipping routes in that era. But
3 March 2014
Spanish Vineyards Discovered In 1000-Year-Old Deserted Basque Village
Traces of ancient vineyards that date back 1,000 years were discovered in the terraced fields of a medieval village in Spain, according to a new
6 January 2014
MAP #43: The Battle of Tours 732
October is a battle weary month in the Middle Ages with no fewer than six major battles! This month we are going to discuss a
2 October 2013
Durham Cathedral is voted top UK landmark
Magnificent Durham Cathedral has been named the UK’s number one landmark in a poll of world travellers. The 900-year-old World Heritage Site triumphed in the
17 July 2013
Apple’s Latest Discovery: A 15th Century Spanish Ruin
Construction workers breaking ground on Madrid’s new Apple Store unearthed the ruins of a medieval hospital Apple has been called “groundbreaking” for its innovative phones
16 July 2013
Castles of Europe Windows 7 Theme, now with pictures
I have had several questions about the names and locations of the castles in the Castles of Europe Windows 7 theme. Below are the 21
14 July 2011
Castles of Europe Windows 7 theme
Update: The updated post for the Castles of Europe Theme can be found here –> Castles of Europe Windows 7 Theme, now with pictures. It
20 June 2011
The Sierra Nevada Brewery helps fund The Abbey of New Clairvaux reconstruction
An order of Cistercian monks in rural northern California lives a quiet life of prayer, contemplation and work. One of their projects is to reconstruct
4 January 2011
Winter Harp features strange musical instruments from medieval times
Joaquin Ayala of Winter Harp performs on a menagerie of strange musical instruments from medieval times, and none is more archaic than the monstrous organistrum.
14 December 2010
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