So was Richard III evil or not?
Richard III got to the throne by a combination of murder and deceit during this brother’s reign as Tony McMahon discovers
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Constantinople destroyed by crusaders
TV historian Tony McMahon investigates the looting and destruction of Constantinople by crusaders in 1204
The Donation of Constantine – a medieval forgery
The Donation of Constantine was a medieval forgery claiming that the Roman emperor Constantine had handed over Rome to the total control of the pope
Waltham Abbey – rise and fall of a medieval church
Waltham Abbey is a medieval church with a violent and tragic history but also a great survivor giving us great historical insights
World Without End – first thoughts on the first part
World Without End has a compelling first episode in the TV series that draws you into the dirty poltiics of the 14th century
Medieval delight in Sao Bento train station
Sao Bento train station in Portugal is adorned with tiles painted with medieval battle scenes and as Tony McMahon discovered it’s breathtaking to see
World Without End – great medieval TV series!
World Without End was the Ken Follett sequel to his medieval romp Pillars of the Earth that was turned from a book into a TV series
Mysterious Templar attack on the Assassins
What looks like an unprovoked attack by the Knights Templar on a group of Assassins who had been talking peace terms with the crusader King of Jerusalem
Saint Nicholas – the real Santa Claus
Saint Nicholas was the basis for Santa Claus but his life story gives few clues as to how he would evolve
The Knights Hospitaller as Funeral Directors
The medieval era has provided constant compelling content for the book, movie, TV and video game industry as Tony McMahon discovers
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