Medieval History


Feature Writer: Rachel Bellerby
Rachel Bellerby, UK based writer, Rachel Bellerby

The Medieval History page covers mainly European History from the 4th to 16th centuries. But dabbles outside, as well, to show you the stories behind the kings, knights, plagues and wars.

The Middle Ages (AKA the "Dark Ages") cover an enormous period ranging from the Roman Emperor Constantine's conversion to Christianity in 313 C.E. to Martin Luther's launching of the Protestant Reformation in 1517. Everything in between is fair game.

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Jun 30, 2008

Ale Production in Medieval Times

In: Medieval History (general)

Ale is one of the oldest foodstuffs and has a history going back thousands of years. more...

Jun 23, 2008

Heraldry in the Middle Ages

In: High Middle Ages

A coat of arms was a way of identifying a knight in battle or in a tournament and the use of military symbolism became widespread in twelfth century Europe. more...

Jun 20, 2008

The English Aristocracy at War

In: High Middle Ages

The English Aristocracy at War, From the Welsh Wars of Edward I to the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314 - a new study of warfare in the Middle Ages. more...

Jun 16, 2008

'The Siege' Book Review

In: Late Middle Ages

A powerful novel of warfare between Christian forces and the Ottoman army in the fifteenth century. more...

Jun 16, 2008

The Black Death Book Review

In: Late Middle Ages

The experiences of ordinary people during the plague, told through the eyes of a fourteenth century clergyman. more...

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Jun 30, 2008

National Archaeology Week - UK

A week of events and workshops in the UK
National Archaeology Week aims to put the spotlight on British archaeology and involve the public in discovering the past. There are more than 400 events planned, including workshops, exhibitions, lectures and family fun days.



The event is run by the Council for British Archaeology and will cover the full spectrum of UK history. The CBA website features a programme of events for the week with a search facility to highlight events by region.



Activities of interests to medievalists include fieldwork at a medieval settlement in the Mendip Hills, an opportunity to create medieval gargoyles from clay in Brighton and a talk on the early Anglo-Saxons in Loughborough.



Most events need to be pre-booked and there is free entry to many of the activities.



Details: The Council for British Archaeology, tel 01904 671417

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