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When you think of women in the Middle Ages/early Renaissance, you probably imagine fair maidens, wives, mothers, nuns and possibly widows. Some people know…
Saints come in many shapes and sizes and yet only a select few of all the faithful have ever been canonised. What marks you…
My favourite place in the whole wide world, has to be the Isle of Wight. I love the beaches, the rolling green hills and…
The history of Papal elections is full of intrigue, plotting, bribery and in some rare instances, holiness. By the mid-fifteenth century the form for…
The Battle of Crécy is well know as a resounding English victory. Some great men survived the bloody battle, but the highest ranking person…
Having read Mary Hollingsworth’s new release, ‘The Borgias: History’s most notorious dynasty’ we are inspired to share with you how this family managed to achieve such…
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All girls dream of their wedding; the man, the flowers, the venue…the dress! At one point or another members of your family will have…
Situated just off the main through road in Warwick, which many a person will walk or drive past each day, sits a wonderful little…
Certain movies can be like an old friend; they bring you comfort, give you great advice and you can even finish their sentences. It’s…
If you haven’t visited Chatsworth House before, you are missing out. Set against a backdrop of stunning countryside in idyllic Derbyshire, Chatsworth is a…
Having read an article by the BBC a few weeks back, I have been compelled to set a few records straight. The article basically…
It turns out our first post on the subject was just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to historical misconceptions. Here are 8 more…
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