English Kings whose bodies have disappeared!
The bodies of many English kings have disappeared so TV historian Tony McMahon sets out to find them but it’s not an easy task
October 2013
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What is an Oliphant?
A medieval object called an Oliphant made from a real elephant – that you can see in York Minster in England
How medieval English churches changed
How English churches have radically transformed since the Knights Templar with the removal of rood screens and whitewashing of walls
The fight over the body of King Richard III
Leicester and York vied to bury the remains of King Richard III and in the end Leicester, where his body was found, prevailed
You could own a Templar commanderie
I was contacted today by a real estate agent asking if any of you would be interested in buying a genuine 12th century Templar commanderie in France – the idyllic Dordogne to be exact. READ MORE: Were the Templars the first bankers? Must admit I don’t have the cash to spare myself but just in…
Southampton – a city’s medieval history
TV historian Tony McMahon investigates medieval Southampton which was once a bustling and wealth port in southern England
Medieval murder mystery – the answer
A medieval murder mystery set in the ancient city of York in England – whodunnit?
Medieval murdery mystery – question for all of you!
Here is a test of your medieval knowledge – can any of you tell me what terrible deed happened in this tower?
How medieval people reused a Roman building – in York
Medieval walls were often built on top of earlier Roman fortifications as can be seen in York
The medieval splendour of York
York is a splendid Roman and medieval city that has been ruled by the Roman Empire, Vikings and Normans in its long history
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