Medieval History

Explore medieval history, including key events, influential figures, societies, and cultural developments that shaped Europe and the world during the Middle Ages.

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 – A History

And after twisting together a crown of thorns, they put it on His head, and a reed in His right…

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…

Family Road Trip – Carlisle Castle

We have had English Heritage membership for the past 12 months now and, after recently renewing our membership, we’ve decided…

20 Funny Medieval Words We Should Bring Back!

Just for fun! I’ve compiled a top 20 list of funny medieval words we should bring back, just because they’re…