Medieval History
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IN THE EYE OF THE STORM – LONGPONT
By Professor Lindy Grant The terrible and tragic events in Paris on Wednesday have led to a hunt for the perpetrators which has placed the small and sleepy village of Longpont in Picardy at the centre of world news. But… Continue reading
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Who Was the First White Knight?
By Dr. Anne Mathers-Lawrence In this season of remembrance for those who fought and died in wars and battles, it is worth commemorating Whiteknights’ very own White Knight – the first on record. He was John of Earley, who… Continue reading
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Who Invented Halloween?
Professor Anne Lawrence-Mathers Was Halloween a medieval festival? The origins of Halloween have often been traced back to the middle ages, and the usual ‘early witness’ is Bede. His The Reckoning of Time, an extremely influential book on the calculation… Continue reading
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Pomegranate Queen
by Professor Lindy Grant Pomegranate season – my local Turkish shop sells delicious pomegranates, and I can’t resist them. The fruits look so exotic, especially when there are still traces of pink petal in the gaping navel at the top… Continue reading
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