The Middle Ages, with its crippling poverty and lack of law and order, was the perfect time for unscrupulous men to turn to a ...

A historical figure has found herself 'caught on camera' in a castle. The medieval princess is known for her legendary escape ...

Hnefatafl (pronounced ‘neva tapl’) means ‘The King’s Table’ in Old Norse and is a game of tactics and skill. Archaeological evidence for this Viking board game has been found in warrior burials, at ...

Thoughtfully committed and playfully hysterical, Merivale High School’s production of Game of Tiaras showcased a charismatic and skillful cast and crew with each scene equally delivering unhinged ...

13. King or queen for the day! Ever wondered what it’s like to sit on a throne? At Dover Castle in Kent, you can find out. Sit on a replica medieval throne and crown yourself king or queen of the ...

Well, the most secretive royal building just got a bit less secretive. As of this week, the 500-year-old palace – for ...

Lalit Gupta Empires, kingdoms and dynasties fall, cities are ‘lost’, and time buries their stories under layers of earth and ...

Thetford has been home to influential and inspirational men and women. During the Iron Age, the town was a major centre for the Iceni tribe, led by the iconic queen Boudica, who rebelled against the ...

Dive into these Dubrovnik, Croatia diaries for seaside sanctuaries with cinematic settings, carefree strolls through medieval ...

This season also gives us the bait and switch that really sets this story apart from other medieval ... queen assured us that there was more to tune in for going forward. Game of Thrones gets ...

Married to Edward II, Queen Isabella of France retired from the throne to Castle Rising, where she lived at first a chaotic, ...