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A Medieval-ish Roundup (opens the original)
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Hi there Medieval Muser!I hope it’s been a good week wherever (or whenever) you are reading this. It’s been a busy one here as I work towards the first major deadline of my 👀big project👀, which hasn’t left much time for much else. The cover image for this post is me and one of mini-historians during our trip to Whitby Abbey earlier this week, which you can see more of here and will read more about in October. As such, the
One Hidden Medieval Word. Six Clues. Can You Solve It? (opens the original)
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This month’s free article is something a little bit different, and comes to you courtesy of , the daily puzzle for those who love etymological history. If, like me, you become addicted by the challenge, do make sure to check out their Substack and full archive of daily puzzles. Enjoy! <a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!u-I_!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-med
Come with me to an English medieval castle! (opens the original)
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There are few things more magical for the history enthusiast than walking in the footsteps of our forbears. Whether that be along the streets of Pompeii, the trenches of northern France, or one of the many archaeological sites of the Greek islands, there is just something special about being able to see the environment of those who walked this earth before us.This weekend and next, my local castle (Conisbrough Castle, in South Yorkshire) is open for all to visit, completely for free, as part of
Early Medieval England: A Personal Curriculum and Self-Study Programme (opens the original)
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Early Medieval England‘The six and a half centuries between the end of Roman rule and the Norman Conquest are among the most important in English history. This long period is also one of the most challenging to understand – which is why it has traditionally been labelled the ‘Dark Ages’.’English Heritage: Introduction to Early Medieval England<a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" href="https://substackcdn.com/im
On the Invention of History, and the Stories We Tell About the Past (opens the original)
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This post is the second in our Book Club read of Storyland: A New Mythology of Britain by Dr Amy Jeffs. It is not too late to join! Full details, including the reading schedule and additional resources, can be found HERE.If you’re not part of the Book Club, I hope the essay is still interesting and engaging for you! You don’t need to have read the book to join in with the discussion.<div clas
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