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?
As an undergraduate, I fell in love with the Knights Templars and when I lecture on the topic of the…
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
In light of International Women’s Day, I wanted to share the story of a little known medieval heroine. Melisende of…
20 Medieval Words We Should Bring Back!
Just for fun! I’ve compiled a top 20 list of medieval words we should bring back, just because they’re awesome…
10 Facts you Probably Didn’t Know About The Normans
Here’s a collection of facts that you may or may not already know about a fascinating bunch of people known…
