Life For Women in the Late Medieval Period
Life for Women in the Late Medieval Period As I concluded one of my lectures last year on the Middle…
Who were the Knights Templar Anyway?
As an undergraduate, I fell in love with the Knights Templars and when I lecture on the topic of the…
How to Survive the Viva
I wrote this article some time ago. It was a piece I had written within weeks of surviving my Viva!…
How Do We Define the Middle Ages?
We know that the Middle Ages or the Medieval Period lasted for around 1,000 years. Although opinions differ, this period…
The Crown of Thorns – From Jerusalem to the Cathedral of Notre Dame
And after twisting together a crown of thorns, they put it on His head, and a reed in His right…
International Women’s Day: My Medieval Heroine – Melisende of Jerusalem
In light of International Women’s Day, I wanted to share the story of a little known medieval heroine. Melisende of…
How to Create Your Own Family Tree
I’m a medieval historian by trade, holding a PhD and specialising in gender and the crusades. I am accustomed to…
My Favourite Latin Phrases
Just for fun! I thought I’d share with you a selection of Latin phrases I’ve come to know over the…
10 Tips: Dealing with Exam Stress
I have a wealth of experience in this field, having sat innumerable exams throughout my education. From SATS, GCSEs, A…
Firth Family Road Trip – Carlisle Castle
We have had English Heritage membership for the past 12 months now and, after recently renewing our membership, we’ve decided…
10 Surprising Facts about the Vikings.
One of my favourite topics to lecture on is the Viking Age. My students always find it surprising to learn…
20 Medieval Words We Should Bring Back!
Just for fun! I’ve compiled a top 20 list of medieval words we should bring back, just because they’re awesome…
How to Survive and Thrive at your first Academic Conference
I attended my first Academic Conference when I began my PhD back in 2010. Academics attend a conference for a…
10 Facts you Probably Didn’t Know About The Normans
Here’s a collection of facts that you may or may not already know about a fascinating bunch of people known…
