Where to get your medieval fix – travel recommendations for medievalists
On this episode of The Medieval Podcast we offer our travel recommendations for great places to learn about the Middle Ages – from amazing castles to gorgeous towns.
Margaret Paston, Woman of Letters, commemorated after five centuries
Later this month a memorial stone will be unveiled in a picturesque English churchyard to one of the most important figures in the history of women’s literature, more than five centuries after she passed away.
Medieval tower in Afghanistan collapses
One of the medieval towers in the Afghan city of Ghazni has collapsed, with video footage showing its dramatic fall.
Dumbarton Castle to host Viking-themed festival this weekend
Fans of all things Norse in Scotland will have the chance to take in performances and family-friendly activities this weekend when Dumbarton Castle hosts the Rock of Ages festival.
Nalbinding: Protecting an endangered heritage craft for the future
Nalbinding is a craft that has been done for thousands of years. This form of knitting has been shrouded in isolated corners of heritage interpretation and within living history groups; but are there other groups of interested individuals who could help learn and develop this craft?
Where to find the Middle Ages in Scotland in 2019
Historic Environment Scotland has unveiled its events programme for 2019, which will feature medieval tournaments, Norse sagas and unique looks into castles.
Rescuing Llwyn Celyn: The Inside Story
The discoveries, triumphs and challenges during the restoration of Llwyn Celyn, a medieval hall house in the beautiful Llanthony Valley in Monmouthshire.
Medieval St Paul’s Cathedral of London to be rebuilt virtually
When the Great Fire of London destroyed much of the city in 1666, one of the greatest losses was St. Paul’s Cathedral. A new project is now set to launch that will allow visitors to once again explore this medieval landmark in virtual form.
English medieval church restored to beauty after being abandoned for over 50 years
A medieval church dating back to the 13th century is reopening after an impressive campaign led by The Friends of Friendless Churches to restore it.
Meet the medieval servants at York’s Barley Hall
Volunteers will take over York’s recreated medieval townhouse throughout the summer to showcase the lives of servants in the medieval period.
7 Medieval Sites added to the UNESCO World Heritage List
The World Heritage Committee of UNESCO has added seven more sites dating from the Middle Ages to its World Heritage List. The committee met earlier this week in Bahrain, where they inscribed 19 sites in total.
Beverley Minster and nearly 1,100 years of sanctuary
In 937 King Athelstan granted Beverley the Right of Sanctuary – one of only two towns in the north of England with this status. Beverley Minster, the town’s main church, will be commemorating this event with the Place of Sanctuary project.
Delapré Abbey opens its doors to reveal 900 years of history
After an extensive programme of National Lottery funded restoration, Delapré Abbey in Northamptonshire is set to open to the public from March 17th 2018.
York Minster’s Great East Window restoration completed
On 2 January 2018, the final panel in York Minster’s 600-year-old Great East Window was returned to the world-famous masterpiece, 10 years after all 311 panels were removed by York Glaziers Trust.
Medieval friary where Richard III was buried to be protected
The remains of a 13th century monastic site, Greyfriars in Leicester, which was the burial place of King Richard III, has been granted protection by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport on the advice of Historic England.
Remembering Winchester’s Medieval Jews: Compromises in Hidden Histories
The history of England’s medieval Jews is significant in its own right, and it is vital to the understanding of the political and social history of the region at the time. However, it has often been marginalised, and frequently overshadowed by other local narratives.
New archaeology festival announced in memory of pioneer Mick Aston
Sir Tony Robinson announces DigNation – a weekend festival programme of live excavations and talks on Lindisfarne in memory of friend and Time Team co-host Mick Aston.
Medieval sites both saved and at risk in the new Heritage at Risk Register
Historic England reveals sites at risk and places rescued, including several medieval buildings, as the 2017 Heritage at Risk Register is published.
Excavations at Glastonbury Abbey, 1908-79: reassessing the medieval monastery
This paper shares the results of the archaeological excavations at Glastonbury Abbey; specifically, thirty-six seasons of excavations, which took place between 1904 and 1979.
Viking Age Hoard Acquired by National Museums Scotland
National Museums Scotland has today announced that it has achieved its fundraising target of £1.98 million in order to acquire the Galloway Hoard on behalf of the nation.
Heritage Assessment of the Abbey of St Edmund to be Undertaken
For the first time, all of the historical and archaeological information about the Abbey of St Edmund is to be gathered together to help not only its conservation, but also the public’s understanding and enjoyment of the buildings that once played such a prominent role in everyday life in the town.
The Modern World of a Medieval Sport
You might think that jousting went extinct after the Middle Ages, but it in fact enjoys a strong modern following.
From The Middle Ages to Modern Times: Egg Tempera in Art History
While it’s been utilised as a medium since the Florentine Renaissance, egg tempera never never completely disappeared from western art.
England’s best-surviving medieval charnel chapel now accessible through new 3D model
Archaeologists and computer scientists at the University of Sheffield have developed a new 3D model of the most complete remaining charnel chapel in the UK.
