Medieval History

Feature Writer: Rachel Bellerby
The Medieval History page covers mainly European history from the 4th to 16th centuries. We cover all aspects of medieval life, from the life of the landless serf, through to the luxurious existence of members of the European royal families. Knights, saints, heroes and villains all feature on these pages.
The Middle Ages covers an enormous period ranging from the Roman Emperor Constantine's conversion to Christianity in 313 C.E., through the early medieval period known as the Dark Ages, to Martin Luther's launching of the Protestant Reformation in 1517.
Battles and tournaments, feasts and festivals are all here, making up an exciting picture of the era we know as the Middle Ages.
You can find all past site articles here.
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Rachel Bellerby
Nov 2, 2009
When it Happened in Britain A Very Quick History
In: Medieval History (general)
A tour through Britain's history, from Roman times to the present day, with accounts of monarchs, plagues, battles, and the fascinating characters of the country's past.
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Oct 26, 2009
Viking Attack on Lindisfarne, 793AD
In: Early Middle Ages
In 793AD, the Island of Lindisfarne, in Northumberland, northern England, was violently raided by Vikings who arrived in a surprise attack from the North Sea.
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Oct 19, 2009
The Battle of Fulford, Near York, 20 Sep 1066
In: High Middle Ages
The Battle of Fulford, which took place five days before that of Stamford Bridge, saw invader Harald of Norway outnumber and gain victory over English forces.
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Oct 12, 2009
1066 & Rather More – A Walk Through History
In: Early Middle Ages
An account of a modern-day walk from York to Hastings, in the footsteps of the exhausted soldiers of King Harold's army who raced south to meet the enemy in 1066.
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Oct 5, 2009
When it Happened in Scotland Book Review
In: Medieval History (general)
When it Happened in Scotland: A Very Quick History is a chronological guide to the most exciting events in Scotland's history, from AD80 to the present day.
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Sep 28, 2009
The House of Borgia
In: Medieval History (general)
In his last work, the first major biography of the Borgia family for decades, the late Christopher Hibbert looks at the Borgia family and the world in which they lived.
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Sep 21, 2009
Vikings in America by Graeme Davis
In: Medieval History (general)
The author of 'Vikings in America' claims that around 1,000 years ago, Vikings crossed the Atlantic and settled in America.
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Sep 14, 2009
A History of York's City Walls
In: High Middle Ages
York's City Walls are the most complete circuit of medieval walls in England. Built on the foundations of Roman remains, they provided a powerful deterrent to enemies.
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