When And Where In Time Should You Live?
Do you belong in Medieval Europe or a Modern Renaissance Faire? Perhaps Ancient Rome or Victorian England – find out!
What sword would you use in the Medieval or Renaissance eras?
You need to wield a mighty blade in the Middle Ages. What kind will it be?
What Melee Weapon Would You Use On A Medieval Battlefield?
Discover which weapon would be best for you during a medieval battle!
Mystery, Secrets and Magic
When I decided to put pen to paper for a Tudor historical fiction story, I had no idea what I wanted to write. The subject has been analyzed and romanticized for five hundred years. What could I do that would be an original slant on this iconic subject matter? After having a look around I noticed that no one appears to have the exact moment of her execution. From there, the story began to slowly develop and present itself to me.
Review of Wolf Hall, Episode 6: Master of Phantoms
But in ‘Masters of Phantoms,’ the final episode, Cromwell exhibits the characteristic he was most known for while alive: Ruthlessness.
The Secret Attack on Gallipoli in 1473
During the Venetian-Ottoman wars, a group of seven men attempted a secret attack on the Ottoman base at Gallipoli. The attack did not go completely as planned…
10 Great Tips from the Middle Ages
How to Sleep, How to take care of your cat, how to tell if someone is not dead! Medieval people give their advice on just about anything!
What’s Your Game Of Thrones House?
Everyone has a personality type, and some personality types are more devious than others. Which Westerosi family would you feel right at home in?
Epic (and Not-So-Epic) Names from Le Morte D’Arthur
Looking for a name for your avatar? Look no further! Everyone knows Lancelot and Gawain, but here are some lesser-known names from one of my favourite books: Thomas Mallory’s Le Morte D’Arthur.
Californication – Medieval cover version by Stary Olsa
The Belarussian band Stary Olsa, whose video of their medieval version of Metallica’s song One was a viral hit last year, have just released a new cover for the song Californication, originally by the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
Medieval Self-Portraits
We take a look at ten self-portraits from the Middle Ages.
New Richard III Art Exhibit Opens Today
Renowned Leicester artist exhibit of the reinterment of Richard III at Leicester Cathedral opens today
Ten Thoughts on Game of Thrones: Sons of the Harpy
Somewhat random thoughts on Season 5 Episode 4 of Game of Thrones…
Review of Wolf Hall, Episode 5: Crows
In this tense and well written episode, Anne Boleyn and Thomas Cromwell experience, in different ways, the unpredictable, explosive anger of Henry VIII.
Angels and the Antichrist: The Cardeña Beatus
Take a look inside the pages of the 12th century manuscript Cardeña Beatus
Is this title real or from Game of Thrones?
Here are 20 of the strangest sounding official ranks and titles. Some are genuine British royal or parliamentary titles – and some are from Game Of Thrones. Which is which?
Renaissance Splendors in L.A.
Danielle Trynoski takes in the new Renaissance Splendors of the Northern Italian Courts exhibit at the Getty Center in Lost Angeles
Comparing China and India in the 9th century
A ninth-century Arabic text offers insights into daily life in medieval China and India.
Top 10 Villains of the Middle Ages
We present ten of the worst villains from the literature and legends of the Middle Ages.
Can You Pass This Really Difficult History Of Britain Quiz?
If you feel you’re a bit of a historian, try and pass this really challenging quiz!
Riddles in the Dark Ages
Latin riddles depended on knowledge of a specific subject in order to be deciphered, while English riddles were often about common things like the weather.
The Shortest Reigns of the Middle Ages
Reaching the throne was one thing, staying on it another! Here is our list of ten medieval rulers who had very short reigns (as little as one day) and who often came to end by bloody means.
Ten Thoughts on Game of Thrones: High Sparrow
Taking a look at Episode 3 of Season 5 from Game of Thrones:
Review of Wolf Hall, Episode 4: Devil’s Spit
In Episode 4, ‘Devil’s Spit,’ disappointment and fear run through the story.
Why Ireland was like a ‘Garden of Eden’ during the Middle Ages
Tourism officials in Ireland are busy trying to promote the country to the world. If this was the Middle Ages, the would have a much easier time.