Tag: medieval

The Middle Ages – not as smelly as you might think

Leonardo da Vinci - Self Portrait If you have been using the internet for any length of time, the chances are you have come across the email forward listing all sorts of horrible indignities our ancestors lived with and (in some versions) suggesting that these are the origins of modern sayings. To give you an … Continue reading The Middle Ages – not as smelly as you might think →

Social history television you might enjoy

If you are looking for some interesting television this weekend, head over to BBC iPlayer where you will find Dr Alixe Bovey going In Search of Medieval Britain using the earliest known map of the country as her guide. The programme is available for another 5 days and provides a fascinating insight into medieval society. … Continue reading Social history television you might enjoy →