History

The Dublin King with John Ashdown-Hill

Olga Hughes January 9, 2015

In 1487 a young boy was crowned King Edward VI in Christ Church Cathedral in Dublin. After a failed rebellion...

The Christmas Truce of 1418: A Medieval Christmas Tale from the Siege of Rouen

Brian Burfield January 8, 2015

Christmas can have a strange effect on warfare. Unofficial truces, the exchange of gifts between those who, just the day...

War Horses: Britain’s Equine Army of the First World War

Neil Kemp January 7, 2015

The First World War is viewed as the first truly mechanised war and the horrific effects of gas, artillery and...

The Ricardian Volume I October 1961

Olga Hughes December 19, 2014

I’ve been sorting through a veritable treasure trove of The Ricardian this evening, having received a very kind gift from...

What do King Richard III’s Latest DNA Results Really Prove?

John Ashdown-Hill December 3, 2014

The University of Leicester have announced  that they have uncovered ‘new truths’ about King Richard III’s Plantagenet lineage in Identification...

Pemberley Is For Sale – And It Could Be Yours For A Song

C S Hughes November 27, 2014

It’s an unforgettable moment. Elizabeth Bennet, having recently rejected a marriage proposal from Darcy for his prideful and highhanded ways,...

The Medieval Housewife with Toni Mount

Olga Hughes November 24, 2014

Following on from Everyday Life in Medieval London Toni Mount delves into the lives of medieval women from all walks...

Towards Stillness: Towards the Final Journey of King Richard III

Olga Hughes November 20, 2014

When the Leicestershire County Council commissioned Towards Stillness, Dallas Pierce Quintero was asked to create an artwork that connected Bosworth,...

Edward II: The Unconventional King with Kathryn Warner

Olga Hughes November 4, 2014

  In terms of reputation, King Edward II has one of the most infamous in the history of England’s monarchy....

Looking For Richard Project Announcement: Updates on Richard III’s Tomb and Visitor Centre

Olga Hughes November 2, 2014

The Looking for Richard Project team has announced several updates on their website this evening regarding the Richard III Visitor...