Charlemagne, who would one day be known as the Great, was born in 748. He was the older brother of Carloman, who served as co-regent with Charlemagne until his death from disease on December 4, 771. As sole ruler, Charlemagne would embark on three separate paths that would earn him the title “Father of Europe.”

This October 11^th and 12^th I am excited to announce that author Paula Lofting will be signing at the exciting annual Battle of Hastings Reenactment

Power, faith, and politics collide in this interesting look power and control during the Crusades.

1217 by Catherine Hanley uncovers a little-known yet decisive year that shaped the very survival of England. In this gripping account, dramatic events collide with the stories of remarkable individuals whose courage and actions changed the nation’s fate—and whose names deserve to be remembered. Discover more in our review of this compelling story.

Medieval astrologers made a logical distinction between the scientific aspect and open interpretation; semantically, there was no separation between the two, and they were more or less used interchangeably until the late Renaissance

For centuries, the Anglo-Saxons and their world has captured the minds and imaginations of historians and non-historians alike. Their impact on England can still be seen on various place names throughout the country, their culture and beliefs preserved in modern fantasy literature passed down from generation to generation.

The line-up for this summer’s Chalke History Festival (23^rd to 29^th June) boasts a stellar list of world-renowned historians, the very best living history experts in the land and household names to make your mouth water. In a fresh approach for 2025, the festival will look and maybe feel a little different, with a stunning new site layout, bigger tents and some newly created areas to engage the crowd and get people talking about history in a more informal way.

A groundbreaking new study of the medieval warhorse.

Amid visions, betrayal, and divine relics, the survival of the First Crusade at Antioch hinged on faith as much as strategy — but how much of it was real, and how much was desperation? In this article, Adam Staten unpacks the extraordinary story of the Holy Lance, the rise and fall of Peter Bartholomew, and the fragile line between belief and manipulation that shaped the fate of the crusaders

The Canterbury Tales - A medieval storytellers treasure trove

The Jomsvikings were not just a standalone unit but part of a larger Viking world, interacting with other groups and influencing the course of Viking history. Their influence on Viking warfare and culture is a significant part of their historical significance, and understanding their role in this larger context is crucial to appreciate it fully.