From Science Nordic: The Vikings played ball, lifted stones and wrestled. Often the games turned violent and bloody, occasionally resulting in death. Life in the… Read More »What the Vikings did for entertainment
Nov. 20 1316 – King John 1, called The Posthumous, died. He was only five years old. His uncle, Phillip V, was accused of causing his… Read More »Today in Medieval History
The following article examines the birth of parliament in medieval England. http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/british/middle_ages/birth_of_parliament_01.shtml Topics covered include: Early parliaments Emergence of the commons Kings, lords, and commons… Read More »Elections in Medieval England
Thomas of Hookton from Cornwell’s Grail Quest Series returns in a stand-alone novel, 1356, about the Battle of Poitiers. The release date is set for January… Read More »1356 by Bernard Cornwell
Valettus A post of close attendance on the king, given to those young andwell-born. It could include duties such as making the king’s bed, though… Read More »Medieval History Term of the Week: Valettus
From the Telegraph: Archaeologists launched a bid to uncover the site one of the most famous battles in Scottish history – in the grounds of a… Read More »Archaeologists search for site of Battle of Bannockburn
Uchelwr Term for Welshmen who were free landholders. In time the termcame to apply to families from whom local leaders were selected; those whoconsidered themselves… Read More »Medieval History Term of the Week: Uchelwr
Each year, the Battle of Stamford Bridge Society holds a big two day re-enactment event surrounding the battle that occurred on September 25th, 1066. This years event will… Read More »The Battle of Stamford Bridge Society
The Medieval Reader Norman F. Cantor Paperback: 384 pages Publisher: Collins Reference (June 15, 1995) ISBN-10: 0062720554 The Medieval Reader is a collection of primary… Read More »Recommended reading in medieval history
From The Telegraph: The body of King Richard III may finally be found after archaeologists identified what they believe is his resting place – underneath… Read More »Richard III burial site?