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Executions in Medieval London
Public executions were a major part of Londoners’ lives from the 12th century right through to the 19th. Now the Museum of London Docklands has broug…
3 years, 11 months ago
Britain’s Lost Kingdoms
Britain was once a mosaic of small kingdoms, some of which have vanished without a trace. In his new book Lost Realms, Thomas Williams, uncovers the …
3 years, 11 months ago
The Czech Braveheart: Jan Žižka
Jan Žižka is the legendary Czech national hero who led Hussite forces against three crusades and never lost a single battle. His rise to military gre…
3 years, 11 months ago
Vikings in Britain: New Evidence
Archeological evidence of the Vikings as far north as Northumbria has practically been non-existent. On Gone Medieval in May 2021, Dr. Cat Jarman rep…
3 years, 11 months ago
Vlad the Impaler
Vlad the Impaler - Vlad Dracula - is one of history’s most brutal figures, who has enjoyed a bizarre afterlife as a cult character. Although a hero t…
3 years, 11 months ago
Who were the Africans in Medieval Britain?
Earlier this month, it was reported that DNA analysis of the skeleton of a 10-year-old girl buried in Kent in the 7th century showed she was of West …
3 years, 11 months ago
King Charles VI of France
On 21 October 1422 - 600 years ago - King Charles VI of France died at the age of 53 after reigning for 42 years. He was known as both Charles le Bie…
3 years, 11 months ago
Medieval Pubs
For centuries, the pub has played a central role in our lives and communities. Throughout Britain, there are many pubs saying that they are the oldes…
4 years ago
Africans in Medieval Europe
Were sub-Saharan Africans present in Medieval Europe? Despite their absence from many histories, they were. Arriving as traders, as explorers, as war…
4 years ago
Ogham: A Forgotten Medieval Alphabet
Across the world, a wide range of writing systems developed in diverse societies and Medieval Europe was no different. Apart from the Latin alphabet,…
4 years ago