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…
History
Read history posts written by me, a medieval historian. Some of these will be in my subject area, others just for fun!!!!
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…
British Prime Ministers: 10 Amazing Facts
1. The Longest Serving Prime Minister Widely acknowledged as the first British Prime Minister, Robert Walpole was indeed the longest…
The Incredible Origins of Everyday Phrases
I have always been fascinated by the origins of everyday phrases. Here, I’ve decided to explore some of the origins…
“Let Them Eat Cake” One of History’s Greatest Misquotes
For decades the words “Let them eat cake” have been attributed to Queen Marie Antoinette in the 18th-century. But, history…
Royal Birth Traditions
As the nation awaits the news of the arrival of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s first baby, I’m going to…
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…
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
I thought I’d share with you a selection of my favourite Latin phrases I’ve come to know over the course…
