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The Stockholm Silver Hoard: A Fisherman’s Accidental Find Reveals a Massive 12th‑Century Treasure Digging for Worms, Finding Silver: The Massive Stockholm Silver Hoard A man searching for earthworms before a fishing trip in the Stockholm archipelago struck something far more extraordinary than bait. Beneath a thin layer of soil lay the edge of a discovery now reshaping Sweden’s medieval history: a vast hoard of silver buried for more […]

The Stockholm Silver Hoard: A Fisherman’s Accidental Find Reveals a Massive 12th‑Century Treasure

Harold's 1066 is a case study in impossible leadership under pressure.

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Thomas Aquinas was canonized, St. Thomas on 18 July 1323 by Pope John XXII.

St. Thomas is the patron saint of Academics, booksellers, and publishers to name a few

In his masterpiece, the 𝘚𝘶𝘮𝘮𝘢 𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘪𝘤𝘢, he systematically tackled thousands of questions on ethics, law, and God using a rigorous "objection and answer" format.

Died #OTD in 1274: Thomas Aquinas, philosopher and theologian.

Known as the "Angelic Doctor" he proved that faith & reason are partners, not rivals. From the Summa Theologica to his "Five Ways," he shaped Western thought forever.

Discovery of the “Dollar of the Middle Ages” in Smolensk Archaeologists in Smolensk have unearthed a significant 15th-century coin hoard that sheds new light on the city’s role as a strategic crossroads during the era of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. The cache, discovered during routine construction work on Sobolev Street, contains 48 silver coins dating back more than 600 years. The majority of the […]

Discovery of the “Dollar of the Middle Ages” in Smolensk

Born #OTD in 1340: John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster; fourth son of King Edward III and father of King Henry IV.

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Conquest is easier to sell when it looks like legitimacy. William's claim wasn't just steel, he believed he was the rightful heir

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The Avignon Papacy The Avignon Papacy For nearly a thousand years, the identity of the Pope was inseparable from the city of Rome. The “Eternal City” was the site of St. Peter’s martyrdom and the spiritual anchor of the West. But in 1309, that anchor was cut loose. For the next seventy years, the head of the Catholic […]

The Avignon Papacy

The Battle of the Golden Spurs (1302) The Battle of the Golden Spurs (1302) The Battle of the Golden Spurs (11 July 1302), fought near Kortrijk in

The Battle of the Golden Spurs (1302)

The beauty and strength of that great [French] army was turned into a dung-pit, and the [glory] of the French made dung and worms.

-The Annals of Ghent

The Battle of the Golden Spurs (1302) The Battle of the Golden Spurs (1302) The Battle of the Golden Spurs (11 July 1302), fought near Kortrijk in modern-day Belgium, was a pivotal clash in the Franco‑Flemish War (1297–1305). A French royal army built around heavily armored cavalry was unexpectedly defeated by a Flemish force composed mostly of well‑trained urban militias fighting on […]

The Battle of the Golden Spurs (1302)

Three claimants. One crown. No compromise.

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Hastings is where discipline meets adaptability and England becomes something new.

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Stamford Bridge: a stunning victory at a cost England couldn't afford.

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Pope Clement V: Founder of the Avignon Papacy Pope Clement V Pope Clement V (1260–1314), born Bertrand de Got, presided over one of the most consequential turning points in medieval papal history: the relocation of the papal court to Avignon, France. Elected in 1305 amid intense factional conflict, he became the first of the Avignon Popes, reigning until 1314. His pontificate was marked […]

Pope Clement V: Founder of the Avignon Papacy

Most people start at Hastings. But the Battle of Fulford was first blow of the chain reaction.

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The Battle of Lake Peipus (1242) The Battle of Lake Peipus The mention of the Crusades normally invokes images of the Holy Land, Christians versus Muslims battle in the hot desert. Not all Crusades were fought in the Holy Land though. There were a series of Crusades carried out by the Teutonic Knights against pagans in the Baltic region, called the […]

The Battle of Lake Peipus (1242)

A comet over England. An omen to chroniclers. A kingdom about to break.

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Hidden Medieval Tunnels and a Viking‑Age Mass Grave Revealed Underground Tunnels and Violent Burials in Europe Recent archaeological discoveries in Germany and England reveal how much of early medieval life and death took place beyond the surface. From narrow underground tunnels cut into ancient burial monuments to mass graves bearing signs of execution and medical intervention. A Medieval Tunnel Carved into a Prehistoric Sacred […]

Hidden Medieval Tunnels and a Viking‑Age Mass Grave Revealed

Rare Medieval Suburbs Discovered Beneath Glasgow City Centre Archaeologists uncovered rare and remarkably well‑preserved medieval remains beneath Glasgow city center, offering new insight into the city’s earliest phases of expansion beyond its medieval core. The discovery was made by Guard Archaeology at the Spoutmouth site in the Gallowgate, an area now being redeveloped for social housing. Excavated 14 feet below street level, the […]

Rare Medieval Suburbs Discovered Beneath Glasgow City Centre

Medieval Avar Cemetery and Árpád-Era Settlement Unearthed in Hungary’s M1 Expansion Archaeologists have made a major historical discovery during expansion work on Hungary’s iconic M1 motorway, uncovering both a large medieval cemetery and the remains of a short-lived settlement that dates back more than a thousand years. During preparatory excavations tied to the road project, researchers from the National Archaeological Institute (Nemzeti Régészeti Intézet) documented more […]

Medieval Avar Cemetery and Árpád-Era Settlement Unearthed in Hungary’s M1 Expansion

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1066 wasn't one battle it was a year of endurance. Grab the free PDF, 1066 and the Norman Invasion that tells the story month by month.

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Pope Boniface VIII: The Last Great Medieval Pope Pope Boniface VIII Pope Boniface VIII (1230–1303), born Benedetto Caetani, served as the head of the Catholic Church from 1294 to 1303 and is remembered as one of the most forceful and controversial figures in medieval papal history. His pontificate marked the high tide of papal claims to universal authority, epitomized in the papal bull […]

Pope Boniface VIII: The Last Great Medieval Pope

The Battle of the Helgeå (1026) By the mid-1020s, Cnut the Great was arguably the most powerful man in Northern Europe. As the king of England and Denmark, he was no longer just a Viking warlord but the ruler of the North Sea Empire. Cnut was rebuilding the empire first forged by his father, Sweyn Forkbeard, reclaiming it piece by piece. […]

The Battle of the Helgeå (1026)

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New + free: 1066 and the Norman Invasion (PDF). A clear timeline, the three decisive battles, the claimants, and why the year reshaped England.

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Cernunnos Medieval Festival The Cernunnos Pagan Fest is making its way back to La Ferme du Buisson in Noisiel, Seine-et-Marne, for a one-of-a-kind

🛡️Cernunnos Medieval Festival | 21–22 Feb 2026

Living history, archery, crafts fire shows & concerts.

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MAP: Ep 13 – History of St. Valentine’s Day A short history of St. Valentine's Day. Who is the real St Valentine? Why is the day linked to love

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Pope Innocent III: Guardian of Christendom Pope Innocent III Pope Innocent III (1160/61–1216), born Lotario dei Conti di Segni, is widely regarded as the most powerful and influential pope of the Middle Ages. His pontificate (1198–1216) marked the high point of papal authority, shaping both the spiritual and temporal landscape of medieval Europe. Known for his sweeping reforms, assertive diplomacy, and […]

Pope Innocent III: Guardian of Christendom

Cernunnos Medieval Festival The Cernunnos Pagan Fest is making its way back to La Ferme du Buisson in Noisiel, Seine-et-Marne, for a one-of-a-kind

🛡️Cernunnos Medieval Festival | 21–22 Feb 2026

Living history, archery, crafts fire shows & concerts.

🎟️ Medieval fair is FREE
📍 Noisiel, France

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Cernunnos Medieval Festival The Cernunnos Pagan Fest is making its way back to La Ferme du Buisson in Noisiel, Seine-et-Marne, for a one-of-a-kind

🛡️Cernunnos Medieval Festival | 21–22 Feb 2026

Living history, archery, crafts fire shows & concerts.

🎟️ Medieval fair is FREE
📍 Noisiel, France

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