The Avalon Project is a collection of documents in history, law and diplomacy put together by Yale University. The collection spans from ancient history to modern day. Specifically, the medieval documents cover the period from 400-1400 AD. Of particular interest to me are the following: The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle Anglo-Saxon Law Laws of William the… Read More »The Avalon Project: Medieval Documents
August 31, 1422: Death of Henry V, King of England On 10 June 1421, Henry sailed back to France for what would be his last military campaign. From July to August, Henry’s forces besieged and captured Dreux, thus relieving allied forces at Chartres. That October, his forces lay siege to… Read More »Today in Medieval History
*Times are Eastern Time National Geographic Channel 8/17/2011 Knights Templar (9:00am – 10:00am) Some say this medieval order still exists — and still protects a mysterious treasure. The Holy Grail? Discover the true story behind these legendary warriors. Secrets of the Dark Arts (10:00am – 11:00am) Legend describes the Philosopher’s Stone as… Read More »This week TV shows & schedule – Medieval History
The site, Renaissance Spell, was brought to my attention by someone who emailed me. It’s a new informational site about the history of the times and culture of the Renaissance society. The site covers Renaissance society, culture, art, architecture, rulers, food, fashion, life, etc. Just thought I would pass this resource… Read More »Renaissance Spell
The Burning Land is the fifth installment in Cornwell’s Saxon Stories. Set in late 9th century Britain, King Alfred the Great is close to death, and Uhtred breaks his oath to Alfred to ride north to Northumbria in order to reclaim his ancestral home of Bebbanburg from his uncle. To reclaim… Read More »Review of The Burning Land by Bernard Cornwell
*Times are Eastern Time History Channel: 3/17/2011 The Saxons (12-1pm, and 6-7pm) Travel with the Saxon pirates as they ravage the British coast. In an orgy of pagan worship, the early Saxon leaders sweep across Britain, facing the Christians and their barbarian brothers in a bloody rivalry for power and… Read More »This week’s TV shows & schedule – Medieval History
Edgar the Etheling (1051 – 1126) was born in Hungary. His father, Edward the Exile, spent most of his life there after the Danish king Cnut conquered England and defeated Edward’s father King Edmund II Ironside. Edgar was the last member of the house of Cerdic of Wessex. After Edward… Read More »Edgar the Etheling
History Channel: 2/28/2011 Ancient Discoveries: Ancient Commandoes (11:00am-12:00pm) Exactly as they do today, ancient commandos fought deep behind enemy lines in some of the harshest terrains know to man. Battle through storms and five foot snowdrifts to reveal the tech and truth behind the world earliest known ski commandos. Journey… Read More »This week TV shows & schedule – Medieval History
Máel Coluim mac Donnchad, also known as Malcolm III or Canmore or Long-Neck, was King of the Scots from1058-1093. He was the eldest son of King Duncan I, and he ruled Scotland in the last years of Edward the Confessor’s reign of England and for the entire reign of William… Read More »Malcolm III of Scotland