Currently Watching: Monarchy
On Netflix Instant or Amazon Instant Video: Monarchy Synopsis: The English Crown is one of the oldest surviving governing bodies in the world. Hosted by… Read More »Currently Watching: Monarchy
Middle Ages History
Medieval History Term of the Week: Quadrivium
Quadrivium The four sciences, i.e. arithmetic, geometry, astronomy and music, which made up the higher division of study in the Middle Ages. *Source: A Dictionary… Read More »Medieval History Term of the Week: Quadrivium
Viking-era ‘piggy bank’ yields silver treasure
From The Local (Swedish news): A bronze, Viking-era “piggy-bank” containing thousands silver coins dating from the 11th century has been unearthed on the Baltic island of Gotland… Read More »Viking-era ‘piggy bank’ yields silver treasure
Middle Ages History Recommended Reading
The Time Traveler’s Guide to Medieval England: A Handbook for Visitors to the Fourteenth Century By Ian Mortimer Paperback: 352 pages Publisher: Touchstone (October 25,… Read More »Middle Ages History Recommended Reading
Cathedrals of Britain
From the BBC: The cathedrals of Britain span the millennium – from the cathedrals dating from the 1100s to the modern cathedrals found in Liverpool… Read More »Cathedrals of Britain
The Viking Invasion of England: Lindisfarne Abbey
The sack of Lindisfarne Abbey is considered by many historians to begin the period of the Viking invasions of England. It is mentioned briefly in… Read More »The Viking Invasion of England: Lindisfarne Abbey
Medieval History Term of the Week: Privy Council
Privy Council The body of advisers appointed to advise the monarch. It wasan offshoot of the *curia regis composed of the king’s tenants-in-chief, house-hold officials,… Read More »Medieval History Term of the Week: Privy Council
Remains of medieval monks unearthed by roadworks
From the Archaeology News Network: It is thought the remains are those of 15th century Franciscan monks known to have lived in the town. The find… Read More »Remains of medieval monks unearthed by roadworks
The Medieval Spear
From Regia Anglorum: The main weapon of the period was the spear, not only for the peasant but also for the professional soldier and even… Read More »The Medieval Spear
Cross and bed found in Anglo-Saxon grave
From The Guardian: The dead are often described as sleeping, but archaeologists in Cambridgeshire have uncovered a bed on which the body of a young… Read More »Cross and bed found in Anglo-Saxon grave