Here you will find articles from newspapers, magazines, press releases and other sources, all of which deal with the Middle Ages. Some deal with academic events, archaeological finds, or the portrayal of the Middle Ages.
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On June 24th, the BBC Radio 4 Programme Today interviewed Dr Dave Musgrove, the editor of BBC History magazine, and Dr Carola Hicks, art historian, about where the Bayeux Tapestry. To listen to their five minute conversation, please click here.Tapestry row sparks new Norman conflict Stephen McGinty25 June 2008The ScotsmanIT IS the most famous cartoon strip in history, the story of the Norman Conque...
THE unearthing of a medieval boat on the north Suffolk coast is of "great...25 June 2008East Anglian Daily Times THE unearthing of a medieval boat on the north Suffolk coast is of "great national importance", the archaeological team behind the discovery said last night. As reported in yesterday's EADT the remains were found during excavations at Sizewell in advance of the onshore works for the Grea...
Medieval festival will be the biggest and best yet 24 June 2008Gloucestershire EchoTewkesbury's Medieval Festival is a major event in the town's annual calendar and one that attracts participants and visitors in their thousands. This year the festival takes place on Saturday and Sunday, July 12 and 13 at Lincoln Green Lane, as part of Tewkesbury's Over the Rainbow - a week-long series of events to...
Medieval midsummer fayre 24 June 2008The Oxford TimesALMOST 2,000 people took a step back in time for a medieval fair at Oxford Castle. The event, organised by the Oxford Preservation Trust and funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund, featured everything from medieval cooking, to ancient games, weapons and warfare.Oxford Preservation Trust director Debbie Dance said: "It was brilliant. There were masse...
University's stained glass degree is a first for history 21 June 2008Yorkshire PostA new postgraduate course in stained glass is said to be the only one of its type in the English-speaking world. The MA in stained glass conservation and heritage management at York University will combine academic study and practical training and is aimed a satisfying high international demand for conservators.Staff...