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Medieval castles in Essex

Medieval castles in Essex

5 Essex Castles Worth Visiting: A Guide to the County's Hidden Medieval History

Fire Pud the Dragon

Jun 56 min read

What Made Vlad the Impaler the Most Terrifying Prince in Medieval Europe and How Did he Inspire Dracula?

What Made Vlad the Impaler the Most Terrifying Prince in Medieval Europe and How Did he Inspire Dracula?

What Made Vlad the Impaler the Most Terrifying Prince in Medieval Europe and How Did he Inspire Dracula?

Jack the Good Knight

Jun 44 min read

The Black Death

The Black Death

The Black Death: Causes, Symptoms and the Medieval Plague That Killed Half of Europe

Chris Livemore

Jun 45 min read

Medieval Phrases

Medieval Phrases

Everyday Phrases That Come From Medieval Times and are Still Used Today: Part 2

Sir Percy - Knight of the Realm

May 315 min read

Medieval Phrases

Medieval Phrases

Everyday Phrases That Come From Medieval Times (Part 1) By Sir Percy

Sir Percy - Knight of the Realm

May 315 min read

The Crusades

The Crusades

The Crusades Explained: Why They Started, What Happened and What They Actually Achieved

Jack the Good Knight

May 314 min read

Bedtime stories

Bedtime stories

Jack's Reading List - Five More Knight and Dragon Books to get children excited for bedtime!

Jack the Good Knight

May 306 min read

How far did medieval knights travel

How far did medieval knights travel

How Far Did Medieval Knights Actually Travel? The Real Answer Will Surprise You

Chris Livemore

May 185 min read

5 Best Medieval Films

5 Best Medieval Films

5 Medieval Films Every Dad Should Watch (With a Note on Historical Accuracy)

Chris Livemore

May 185 min read

The Green Man in English Churches

The Green Man in English Churches

The Green Man: The Strange Medieval Symbol Hidden in Plain Sight in Britain's Churches

Fire Pud the Dragon

May 184 min read

Giants in Folklore

Giants in Folklore

Giants in Folklore: Why Is It Always the Smallest Hero Who Defeats Them?

Fire Pud the Dragon

May 174 min read

Dreams of unicorns and knights

Dreams of unicorns and knights

Why Bedtime Stories Matter More Than Ever: The Research Every Parent Needs to Read

Chris Livemore

May 165 min read

Medieval Blogs

Medieval Blogs

Why This Children's Book Blog Accidentally Became a Medieval History Blog

Chris Livemore

May 154 min read

A unicorn The Good Knight

A unicorn The Good Knight

Where Do Unicorns Come From? The Real History and Origins of the Unicorn

Fire Pud the Dragon

May 156 min read

5 Best Medieval Cities in Europe

5 Best Medieval Cities in Europe

5 Best Medieval Cities in Europe: A Guide for History Lovers and Families

Chris Livemore

May 147 min read

Ghengis Khan Climate Change

Ghengis Khan Climate Change

Could Medieval Knights Have Stopped Genghis Khan? (And Did He Really Change the Climate?)

Jack the Good Knight

May 116 min read

Nursery Rhymes

Nursery Rhymes

The Dark History of Nursery Rhymes: What Those Innocent Songs Were Really Saying

Chris Livemore

May 106 min read

Knights in training

Knights in training

What Did Medieval Knights Actually Do All Day? (It Wasn't Just Fighting)

Chris Livemore

May 94 min read

Why Did Medieval Knights Keep Fighting Giant Snails? (A very serious investigation)

Why Did Medieval Knights Keep Fighting Giant Snails? (A very serious investigation)

Why Did Medieval Knights Keep Fighting Giant Snails? (A very serious investigation)

Fire Pud the Dragon

May 95 min read

bedtime stories

bedtime stories

Jack's Reading List: 5 Best Knight and Dragon Picture Books for Children (Part 1)

Jack the Good Knight

May 65 min read

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