Show: The Real Robin Hood Channel: The History Channel Time: ?? “The subject of ballads, books and films, Robin Hood has proven to be one of popular culture’s most enduring folk heroes. But how has the legend of Sherwood Forest’s merry outlaws evolved over time, and did a real Robin… Read More »On TV: The Real Robin Hood
A new exhibition showing the works of Italian medieval master Giotto, allows visitors to watch restorers at work and to ”step inside” the artist’s paintings thanks to 3D technology. Stuart McDill reports. Video at Reuters.com.
Godwin of Wessex was the father of Harold II, the last Anglo-Saxon king of England, defeated by Duke William of Normandy at the Battle of Hastings. Godwin was likely the son of Wulfnoth Cild, a thegn of Sussex. He first appears in documents during the reign of Cnut, one of… Read More »Earl Godwin of Wessex
1066: The Year of the Conquest by David Howarth Paperback: 208 pages Publisher: Penguin (Non-Classics) (August 27, 1981) Language: English ISBN-10: 0140058508 The year 1066 is one of the most pivotal years in the history of England. At the beginning of the year, the land was at peace, and by… Read More »Review of 1066 by David Howarth
Farleigh was the manor house of the family of Montfort. In 1369, Thomas Hungerford purchased it. Thomas was a citizen and merchant from New Sarum, or Salisbury, though he was of high standing as he was steward to John of Gaunt, and for a brief period, he was Speaker of… Read More »Farleigh Hungerford Castle
On this date, April 19th, in medieval history: 1154 – Pope Leo IX dies 1390 – King Robert II of Scotland dies and is succeeded by his son Robert III
The Amber Treasure by Richard Denning ISBN: 978-1-84914-023-2 Paperback: 411 pages Publisher: Completely Novel Set in 6th century Northumbria, The Amber Treasure is told from the perspective of Cerdic, the nephew of a once great Anglo-Saxon war hero, Cynric. Cerdic lives a peaceful life in a small village, and he dreams… Read More »Review of The Amber Treasure by Richard Denning
On this date, April 4, in medieval history: 636 – Death of St. Isidore of Seville 1081 – Alexius Comnenus crowned as Byzantine emperor
This post will focus mostly on the bow and arrow from the time of the Anglo-Saxons, Vikings, and Normans. The English longbow is a completely separate discussion. The Anglo-Saxons primarily used the bow for hunting. It is less frequently mentioned as being employed during battle, though according to one source,… Read More »The Medieval Bow and Arrow