Life For Women in the Late Medieval Period
Life for Women in the Late Medieval Period As I concluded one of my lectures last year on the Middle…
Who were the Knights Templar Anyway?
Recently updated on April 28th, 2022 at 09:59 pmAs an undergraduate, I fell in love with the Knights Templars and…
How to Survive the Viva
Recently updated on August 20th, 2025 at 01:31 pmI wrote this article some time ago. It was a piece I…
How Do We Define the Middle Ages?
We know that the Middle Ages or the Medieval Period lasted for around 1,000 years. Although opinions differ, this period…
The Crown of Thorns – From Jerusalem to the Cathedral of Notre Dame
And after twisting together a crown of thorns, they put it on His head, and a reed in His right…
International Women’s Day: My Medieval Heroine – Melisende of Jerusalem
Recently updated on September 12th, 2025 at 05:02 pmIn light of International Women’s Day, I wanted to share the story…
How to Create Your Own Family Tree
I’m a medieval historian by trade, holding a PhD and specialising in gender and the crusades. I am accustomed to…
My Favourite Latin Phrases
Just for fun! I thought I’d share with you a selection of Latin phrases I’ve come to know over the…
10 Tips: Dealing with Exam Stress
Recently updated on August 20th, 2025 at 12:46 pmI have a wealth of experience in this field, having sat innumerable…
20 Funny Medieval Words We Should Bring Back!
Recently updated on September 8th, 2025 at 10:20 amJust for fun! I’ve compiled a top 20 list of funny medieval…
