Archive - History, Etc

May 2025

THE BATTLE OF TERRIBLE DOWN

A thirteenth-century killing field or a 'turdhill'?

May 21 •

A NEW COPY OF MAGNA CARTA HAS BEEN DISCOVERED

And it cost £7

May 15 •

I’VE JUST BEEN TO A VIKING CASTLE…

…and I need you to see this

May 9 •

THE TOWER OF LONDON HAS A SECRET MEDIEVAL WALL PAINTING

And they let me have a look

May 7 •

APRIL Q&A - THE ANSWERS

Thanks for all your questions! Please subscribe to join next month's Q&A...

May 3 •

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April 2025

THE TOP FIVE MEDIEVAL POPES

As cardinals get ready to elect Francis I's successor, here are my five favourite popes from the Middle Ages...

Apr 29 •

Time to get your questions in...

Apr 27 •

0:33

COME SEE MY NEW FAVOURITE CASTLE

World-changing history was made at Hillsborough Castle, which should be on everyone’s bucket list

Apr 17 •

SAMURAI VS KNIGHT!

There were surprising similarities between Japan's famous medieval warriors and their European counterparts

Apr 4 •

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Christopher Harding

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