The original 50 shades of grey. 15th Century erotica, by a pope!
In the dark and distant past, when the church was almighty and behaviour, in public at least, was supposed to be very modest, a book […]
Medieval
Bayeux Tapestry, fake news at its finest?
The Bayeux Tapestry is a standard ‘go to’ source for teachers, authors and the general public. It covers the norman invasion, battle of hastings and […]
Louis, a pair of troublesome Royals from days gone by
Louis is the latest addition to the House of Windsor. He shares the same bloodline and name that the English royal household were not so […]
Edward IV, family trees and the history of the universe
Edward IV took the throne for the first time in 1461. One of the things commissioned to mark the event was the Edward IV roll. It […]
Paston Letters: Insight into the latter Middle Ages
The Paston Letters are a collection of correspondence to and from the Paston family of Norfolk. Dating from between 1440 and 1489 they highlight social, […]
The Church in Norman England
The Church in Norman England was hugely significant. Religion played a pivotal part in everyday life for all walks of life. The organisation, structure and […]