Catherine of Siena – a very odd medieval saint
Catherine of Siena was an odd saint who had ecstatic visions where she licked the blood of Christ and kissed his wounds as Tony McMahon discovers
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Roman statues reused in the medieval period
In the medieval period – Roman statues were often cut up and reused as images of saints and biblical characters.
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.
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
Holy Sepulchre – sacred to the Knights Templar!
Images from a visit by Templar expert Tony McMahon to the Holy Sepulchre in 2012. This church is the reputed sight of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
The location of the Last Supper in Jerusalem
Templar expert Tony McMahon visits the site of the Last Supper in Jerusalem which also happens to be the site of King David’s tomb
John the Baptist and the Knights Templar
Did the Knights Templar join a sect that venerated John the Baptist? Did they become gnostics – a form of heresy condemned by the Roman Catholic church?
A saint for your lottery numbers
Saint Pantaleon is the patron saint of lottery numbers so if you need some luck this weekend – say a prayer to this saint.
Saint Francis desperately seeking martyrdom
Saint Francis of Assisi was keen to achieve martyrdom but never quite got there as Tony McMahon discovers.
Viking murder remembered by a church!
King Edmund was a Saxon monarch who was also a murder victim of the Viking invaders who took over his realm and put him to death in a horrific manner
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