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Category: Features

Pilgrims’ progress

Posted On 20th May 201415th May 2014 By Charlotte Johnson

In the middle ages, pilgrimages were the ‘holiday’ du jour. Many of the journeys, mainly taken on foot, are unimaginable for us today. Tom Oliver records the most noted pilgrimages alongside some of the more unusual routes.

Category: Features

An image worth a thousand words

Posted On 24th February 201416th February 2014 By Charlotte Johnson

In the Middle Ages reading was a luxury not even afforded by most of the wealthy. Therefore, traders promoted their goods through some imaginative images. James Brannan investigates these and other forms of personal endorsement, most notably the trade surnames that remain with us to this day.

Category: Features

How the Middle Ages made Christmas

Posted On 11th December 20138th December 2013 By Sarah Long

A medieval Christmas had both religious and pagan elements. James Brannan explores how Cristes Maesse was celebrated, referring to carolling, gift giving, and feasting.

Category: Behind The Headlines

The underbelly of medieval chivalry

Posted On 11th December 20138th December 2013 By Sarah Long

Lad culture is one of the hot social topics of the moment, with a multitude of (other) university’s societies and sports clubs being criticised due to inappropriate and sexist behaviour. Laura Robinson explores the alternative side of the chivalric knight as the medieval version of the modern lad.

Category: Behind The Headlines

A history of alcohol

Posted On 12th December 2012 By Charlotte Johnson

Tea may well be our National drink, but there’s no denying the long-held, never-ending love the population of the UK has for Ale!…and Gin…and Vodka….and basically all spirits.

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