Black Death plague pit in London
A decade ago, a huge plague pit was discovered in Charterhouse Square in central London where Black Death victims were buried.
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The glory of Carcassone and its turbulent history
Carcassone is a stunning example of a medieval walled city that takes your breath away as you approach it. But it’s had a grim and turbulent history as TV historian Tony McMahon discovers.
Lost medieval Castles of London
The lost castles of London – buried under the city’s streets including Baynards castle and Montfichet Tower
A corner of medieval London
Yesterday, I was in the City of London and standing outside Bank tube station, I took three photos to examine the Templar-era medieval history of one small corner of the great city that I live in and adore. Without moving an inch – I first snapped the street sign for Lombard Street. Why is this…
Templars put on trial in the Tower of London
Many Knights Templar ended up being interrogated within the high walls of the Tower of London and made to confess all manner of crimes
Black Death skeletons found in London
Thirteen skeletons have been unearthed in the Farringdon area of London – believed to be victims of the fourteenth century Black Death.
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
The Winchester Geese – medieval prostitution
The Winchester Geese were medieval prostitutes and this blog looks at how they got their name.
Interview with the Ancient and Noble Order of The Knights Templar
I’m very pleased to have reached out to The Ancient and Noble Order of the Knights Templar and they have kindly responded
British Museum takes apart the Holy Sepulchre
A model of the Holy Sepulchre from the 1600s taken apart at the British Museum
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