Angels and Archangels – what’s the difference?
TV historian Tony McMahon defines what angels are and specifically the Archangel Michael beloved by medieval Christians
September 2012
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Syria – historic sites being blasted in civil war
The historic sites of Syria are under threat from terrorism and war as Tony McMahon investigates
The True Cross – most venerated relic for the Templars
The True Cross was the most venerated relic for the Templars and many legends surround the history of the wood used in the cross to execute Jesus
Templar Grand Masters burial location
The final resting place of the Templar Grand Masters of Portugal is in the sleepy town of Tomar – which was once a battleground between the forces of the Crusades and the Islamic caliphate. From here, armies of Knights Templar rode out to fight the Moors in a near 800-year conflict for control of the…
The Winchester Geese – medieval prostitution
The Winchester Geese were medieval prostitutes and this blog looks at how they got their name.
Roast unicorn anybody? A medieval dish?
Did the medieval nobility really eat roast unicorn? Tony McMahon smells something fishy here!
Bringing the bible to life medieval style
Every year in towns across Europe – scenes from the bible are re-enacted with colourful medieval processions.
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