Medieval Universities
Education in medieval times is a fascinating subject and today we take a look at medieval universities. According to research we've done, some of the key issues, questions and answers are as follows...
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King Richard I - A Medieval King's Gamble
We are always interested to read good books on medieval history with medieval castles and medieval kings and queens being our preferred subjects.David Boyle's book, Blondel's Song tells the story of...
View ArticleMedieval Architecture - Medieval Castles
Medieval castles seem to fascinate people regardless of their age, from children to adults. If you visit a medieval castle this is plain to see when you look at other visitors around you. So what is it...
View ArticleThe Birth of Money
During the 12th century in England money gradually came into use. It replaced the system of barter or payment in kind which had been prevalent up to that point. The only currency in circulation at the...
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Richard The Lionheart's Castle: Chateau Gaillard
It was a rainy, misty day when we arrived in the village of Les Andelys in Normandy. However, we didn't allow the weather to dampen our enthusiasm for a visit to the imposing landmark sitting 90 metres...
View ArticleBenefits Of The Black Death, A Medieval Catastrophe
When the Black Death started to sweep across medieval Europe in 1347 it seemed as if the whole structure of the world was collapsing. The mortality rates were horrific and there was no ready...
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Medieval Tulips, Turks & Terror
Talking about tulips on a medieval blog? Well, yes! Although tulips did not appear in the general medieval garden in Europe, the flower actually became part of the fabric of the later/post medieval...
View ArticleCelebrity Weddings In Medieval Castles
Castles present a wonderful location for events and many people choose to host their wedding celebration in a castle. Some castles even have licences for people to actually have their marriage ceremony...
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Medieval Golden Years: In 13th Century Europe
When King John's army was defeated at the Battle of Bovines in 1214 it is hard to imagine that anyone could have predicted the years of peace and plenty which lay ahead. It would be 82 years before...
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Medieval Weapons - Trebuchet At Tiffauges
Medieval weapons are fascinating to read about but we are lucky ... we've seen one in action! We were treated to a demonstration of a trebuchet replica when visiting the castle of Gilles de Rais at...
View ArticleHaunted Medieval Castles - A Must Read For Halloween
Halloween is approaching and for anyone interested in medieval castles, it's a great time to take advantage of a variety of 'spooky' castle tours on offer.A good example is that of Carlisle Castle in...
View ArticleMedieval Siege Weapon In Action
Medieval siege weapons are a fascinating subject! The trebuchet was used extensively in medieval warfare to bombard castles into submission, damaging and often destroying castle walls and keeps. We...
View ArticleChalus Chabrol - Death Of A Medieval Legend
Medieval history has many fans around the world. Perhaps that is because it covers such a diverse range of things - from medieval castles to medieval food, medieval worship to medieval weaponry, the...
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Medieval Knights, Medieval Tournaments
Medieval knights and medieval tournaments ... words that conjur up images of fantasy for most people but in fact it is possible to get a taste of what it was really like to see such a...
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Medieval Chinon - Favourite Castle Of Henry II
Medieval castles come in all shapes and sizes; some are still in tact, others in ruins, some well known and some you've never heard of before. There are thousands of medieval castles around the world,...
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Norman Medieval Castles & Byzantium
In terms of medieval history, most English school children traditionally learn about key medieval battles and medieval kings. At the top of the list is the Battle of Hastings, William The Conqueror and...
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Empires: Medieval Venice & Google
Great excitement! Roger Crowley's new book "City of Fortune, how Venice won and lost a naval empire" has just arrived. We had previously touched on the Venetian empire when talking about the medieval...
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Heresy, Lollards & Medieval Troubadours
Heresy is something that is rarely spoken about these days but in medieval timesit was deemed a sin for which people were burned at the stake. Most of our medieval blog readers might have heard about...
View ArticleMedieval Palace In Poitiers
Medieval castles of the greatest note usually have association with a great medieval ruler. One such example is Chinon Castle in the Loire Valley where King Henry II Of England died. His wife, Eleanor...
View ArticleMedieval Donjon - Rooftop View
Medieval castles had common architectural features and the donjon is perhaps one of the most notable. Introduced into Britain by the Normans, the donjon became known in England as the castle keep....
View ArticleDonjon Pons - From Below
Our last medieval blog post featured the magnificent donjon in Pons in the Charente-Maritime. We were able to show you the views from the very top of the donjon looking out for miles across the French...
View ArticleMedieval Fireplace In The Movies
Medieval history is a theme featured in many movies. Medieval times were so colourful compared to life today and it's not surprising that when this is portrayed well, the movies that take a medieval...
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Medieval Castle: Château d'Angers
The medieval castle in Angers in France's Loire Valley is a must see for anyone interested in medieval history. The Château d'Angers is not only a stunning piece of medieval architecture and medieval...
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A View Into A Medieval Garden: Herbs
Many medieval castles had their own garden in which grew a wide variety of plants and trees. Such gardens were designed and tended meticulously with great attention to detail. As such, a medieval...
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Medieval Siege Engines - The Power To Destroy
The construction of a medieval castle incorporated many features but the single, most important one was the castle's ability to withstand attack from siege engines. Medieval siege engines comprised a...
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