Archive - History, Etc

'THERE'S A MEDIEVAL IMP IN MY TOILET'

There's nothing so strange as the news

13 hrs ago •

MEDIEVAL SPAIN - MY TOUR DIARY

How to spend a week seeing the greatest sites from Spain's crusading era

Apr 16 •

HOW SIX PLANTAGENET KINGS MADE THE ENGLISH MEDIEVAL 'STATE'

What did King John, Henry III, three Edwards and a Richard ever do for us?

Apr 2 •

March 2024

MARCH Q&A ANSWERS - VIDEO!!!

You asked, I attempted to answer. Also features info on ordering dedicated signed books - and a USA public appearance

Mar 28 •

1:08:23

MARCH Q&A - ASK YOUR QUESTIONS!

Ask now, and I'll answer in an Easter special video post

Mar 25 •

THE KINGS WHO MADE MEDIEVAL FRANCE

The Capetians are the subject of my favourite new history book of the year so far

Mar 18 •

MEDIEVAL IRISHMEN DRANK 14 PINTS OF BEER A DAY

And other wild news from the front line of food history, in an exclusive interview with Dr Eleanor Barnett

Mar 12 •

FEBRUARY Q&A - ANSWERED!

You asked, I answered, yes, I know it's now March

Mar 1 •

February 2024

A MEDIEVAL MIRACLE IN MADRID

Strange things are afoot at the Museo del Prado

Feb 29 •

FEBRUARY Q&A - ASK YOUR QUESTIONS!

Submit them in the comments

Feb 27 •

THIS IS HISTORY - SEASON 4...

...launches tomorrow!

Feb 19 •

I GIVE YOU MY HEART(S)

Happy Valentine's

Feb 14 •

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