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
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Leprosy in the Middle Ages – A Tale of Tragedy and Prejudice
Leprosy has always been a subject of interest among scientists, since there is and was a lot of controversy surrounding it. According to traditional theories,
2 February 2017
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
Battle Castle: Austin, Texas
The invaders moved in almost overnight and now they are ready to attack. If you live in the Austin, Texas area you can watch a
5 May 2013
Battle Castle: San Francisco Dates
San Francisco PBS station KQED released their schedule for Battle Castle. And they are running a marathon! If you live in the Bay area plan
23 April 2013
Battle Castle: Georgia, USA dates
Another station has checked in with dates and times for Battle Castle. Georgia Public Broadcasting will air episodes on Friday nights. The bad news is
15 January 2013
Battle Castle USA Tour Dates
With one tweet medievalists across the USA celebrated. It premiered on Hstory Channel Canada last winter, followed by BBC TV in the fall and now,
10 January 2013
2012 Medieval Year in Review: Games & Apps
With over 1 million apps in Apples App Store you think there would be hundreds of medieval apps. Sadly that\’s not the case. Most of
29 December 2012
Private Winchester medieval chapel opened to public
A historic hidden corner of Winchester has opened to the public. The Chapel of St John the Baptist on The Broadway, is one of the
29 June 2012
Battle Castle: Teutonic Knights and the Siege of Marienburg
On the fifth installment of Battle Castle we travel to Prussia and visit Malbork Castle, home of the Teutonic Knights. Sprawling over 51 acres (21
23 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
Medieval Glastonbury Tour: Rama App Review
We are back today with the trifecta for the Rama: Travel App. There was the Medieval Exeter tour and earlier this month I reviewed the
25 January 2012
Medieval Winchester Tour: Rama App Review
A few months ago I reviewed the Medieval Exeter tour for the Rama: Travel App. With over 90 tours available there are plenty of tours
3 January 2012
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
Lost medieval hospital to be uncovered
The public will get the chance to see one of Winchester lost medieval treasures as well as a cinema that dates from World War One.
9 September 2010
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