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Ten best medieval TV series – from Pillars of the Earth to Game of Thrones!

Posted on June 15, 2014 by Tony McMahon

Ten best TV series about the Knights Templar or the Middle Ages

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English Kings whose bodies have disappeared!

Posted on October 27, 2013 by Tony McMahon

The bodies of many famous Kings of England have disappeared over the centuries and never been found again

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World Without End – first thoughts on the first part

Posted on January 13, 2013 by Tony McMahon

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Well, I’ve just seen the first episode of World Without End and two hours certainly zipped by! The action begins with the defeat of Edward II by his wife and her lover. You’ll possibly recall that this deposed monarch allegedly…

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Category: Templar News Tags: Edward, Edward II of England, Edward III of England, england, Ken Follett, Pillars, pillars of the earth, World Without End

World Without End – Ken Follett medieval saga coming to your TV screens

Posted on January 6, 2013 by Tony McMahon

Hopefully you all enjoyed the TV serialization of Pillars of the Earth – now, inevitably, comes the sequel World Without End. Follett is a great story teller and while some purists have been upset by the twisting of historical fact,…

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Category: Templar News Tags: Empress Matilda, Follett, Ken Follett, Knight Templar, pillars of the earth, Templar, World, World Without End