Do you like camping? Do you like history? Then why not combined them! In this snappy article we learn about the niche pastime of ‘champing’ - camping, in churches!

A book review of Weird Medieval Guys: How to Live, Laugh, Love, (and Die) in Dark Times, by Patricia Maniaci

Rory Marsden gives us a glimpse into the 13th Century world of Castle Rory through the eyes of his minstrel.

The Middle Ages is often characterized by modern media, as a savage and unintelligent period that required the period known as the Renaissance to save the world from its Dark Age. However, there were many “Renaissances” during the medieval period that sought to further the knowledge and education of contemporary scholars, theologians, alchemists, and philosophers.

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.