Ivory Vikings: The Mystery of the Most Famous Chessmen in the World and the Woman Who Made Them
Read an excerpt from the latest book by Nancy Marie Brown
The Arrow of Sherwood by Lauren Johnson
My book review of Robin Hood tale, Arrow of Sherwood by Lauren Johnson.
BOOK REVIEW: Genoa ‘La Superba’: The Rise and Fall of a Merchant Pirate Superpower by Nicholas Walton
While most books about Italy have been dedicated to tourist hubs like Milan, Florence, Rome, Sicily and Venice, Genoa with its rich history, rugged landscape, and tenacious residents, has been given only a passing mention.
BOOK REVIEW: The Tapestry by Nancy Bilyeau
Joanna Stafford, our intrepid ex-Dominican super sleuth is at it again. This time, she’s hurled straight into the midst of plotting and deception at Henry VIII’s court.
Discovering Medieval Graffiti: An Interview with Matthew Champion
We found demons, faces, hand outlines, names, dates and prayers – just about every type of graffiti you can imagine.
The Hammer of the Scots: Edward I and the Scottish Wars of Independence
This book offers a fresh interpretation of Edward’s military career, with a particular focus on his Scottish wars. In part this is a study of personality: Edward was a remarkable man. His struggles with tenacious opponents – including Robert the Bruce and William Wallace – have become the stuff of legend.
New book sheds light on Hereford’s medieval past
A leading archaeologist, who uncovered the remains of what might be a wounded Knight, will reveal extraordinary details of medieval life in Hereford in a new book.
Tabula Gratulatoria for Clerics, Kings and Vikings
Four Courts Press invite you to subscribe to the Tabula Gratulatoria for Clerics, Kings and Vikings, a collection of essays on medieval Ireland in honour of Donnchadh Ó Corráin,
Review: The Holy Lance, by Andrew Latham
Inside, what I came across was a solid tale based during the Third Crusade, in the aftermath of the dreadful battle at the Horns of Hattin.
With All For All: The Life of Simon de Montfort
This biography follows his life from his birth and upbringing in France until his defeat and death at the hands of the future Edward I.
How a 13th-century royal chapel influenced the history of France
UCLA art historian Meredith Cohen and her fascination with the Sainte-Chapelle in Paris
The World of Richard III, by Kristie Dean
This book leads you on a journey through the landscape of Richard’s lifetime.
Gothic Wonder: New Book examines the spectacular buildings of Medieval England
In his book, Gothic Wonder, Professor Paul Binski explores a period in which English art and architecture pushed the boundaries to produce some of Europe’s most spectacular buildings and illuminated manuscripts.