Medieval Military Leaders Quiz
Think you know your medieval military history? Know who won which battle and what other successes they achieved? Then try your hand at this somewhat difficult quiz, which teases you…
Archive for February, 2007
Lepers in Coventry
Well, not anymore. But in the process of renovating a pub, human remains were discovered that are thought to date back to the 12th century. The bones may have belonged…
Macbeth Study Guide
Yes, there really was a Scottish king by the name of Macbeth. And he really did murder Duncan to take the throne. And he didn’t live very long to enjoy…
Who’s Who This Week: King Egbert of Wessex
In the early Middle Ages, the land that would become England was fractured into several kingdoms, many unstable and in conflict. One King was able to make his kingdom, Wessex,…
Want to buy a castle?
Got a few million bucks to spare? Ready to brave the Highands of Scotland? Then head to Perthshire and check out Forter Castle, a recently-restored 16th-century fortress. Restored to its…
Discovery of Mosaics Poses Difficulty
The recent discovery of what appears to be a fifth- or sixth-century Byzantine mosaic may delay work on what is already a controversial walkway in Jerusalem. The walkway is planned…
French Manuscript Illumination
On display at the Getty Museum now through April 15 is French Manuscript Illumination of the Middle Ages. The exhibit offers a beautiful selection of images from the Getty collection,…
Digging for the Truth
The History Channel has its detractors among students of our topic, but every now and then it turns up something worth watching. The archaeological program Digging for the Truth is…
