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Pope Boniface VIII: The Last Great Medieval Pope
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 […]
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February 19, 2026 at 7:18 PM
Pope Boniface VIII: The Last Great Medieval Pope
The Battle of the Helgeå (1026)
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. […]
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February 18, 2026 at 8:46 PM
The Battle of the Helgeå (1026)
New + free: 1066 and the Norman Invasion (PDF). A clear timeline, the three decisive battles, the claimants, and why the year reshaped England.
#medievalsky #1066 #NormanInvasion #England
#medievalsky #1066 #NormanInvasion #England
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February 18, 2026 at 7:10 PM
New + free: 1066 and the Norman Invasion (PDF). A clear timeline, the three decisive battles, the claimants, and why the year reshaped England.
#medievalsky #1066 #NormanInvasion #England
#medievalsky #1066 #NormanInvasion #England
🛡️Cernunnos Medieval Festival | 21–22 Feb 2026
Living history, archery, crafts fire shows & concerts.
🎟️ Medieval fair is FREE
📍 Noisiel, France
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#MedievalFestival #LivingHistory #Cernunnos
Living history, archery, crafts fire shows & concerts.
🎟️ Medieval fair is FREE
📍 Noisiel, France
👉 darkag.es/49N1Y13
#MedievalFestival #LivingHistory #Cernunnos
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
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February 16, 2026 at 1:45 PM
🛡️Cernunnos Medieval Festival | 21–22 Feb 2026
Living history, archery, crafts fire shows & concerts.
🎟️ Medieval fair is FREE
📍 Noisiel, France
👉 darkag.es/49N1Y13
#MedievalFestival #LivingHistory #Cernunnos
Living history, archery, crafts fire shows & concerts.
🎟️ Medieval fair is FREE
📍 Noisiel, France
👉 darkag.es/49N1Y13
#MedievalFestival #LivingHistory #Cernunnos
Pope Innocent III: Guardian of Christendom
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 […]
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February 12, 2026 at 6:55 PM
Pope Innocent III: Guardian of Christendom
Keeping Pond Water Healthy: The Role and Value of Pond Filter Pumps
Keeping Pond Water Healthy: The Role and Value of Pond Filter Pumps
A pond can be one of the most calming features in a garden or landscape. The gentle movement of water, reflections of the sky, and the presence of plants and fish all create a small, living ecosystem. But behind the beauty of clear water and healthy aquatic life is a system that quietly does the […]
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February 10, 2026 at 6:44 PM
Keeping Pond Water Healthy: The Role and Value of Pond Filter Pumps
🛡️Cernunnos Medieval Festival | 21–22 Feb 2026
Living history, archery, crafts fire shows & concerts.
🎟️ Medieval fair is FREE
📍 Noisiel, France
👉 darkag.es/49N1Y13
#MedievalFestival #LivingHistory #Cernunnos
Living history, archery, crafts fire shows & concerts.
🎟️ Medieval fair is FREE
📍 Noisiel, France
👉 darkag.es/49N1Y13
#MedievalFestival #LivingHistory #Cernunnos
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
darkag.es
February 9, 2026 at 1:45 PM
🛡️Cernunnos Medieval Festival | 21–22 Feb 2026
Living history, archery, crafts fire shows & concerts.
🎟️ Medieval fair is FREE
📍 Noisiel, France
👉 darkag.es/49N1Y13
#MedievalFestival #LivingHistory #Cernunnos
Living history, archery, crafts fire shows & concerts.
🎟️ Medieval fair is FREE
📍 Noisiel, France
👉 darkag.es/49N1Y13
#MedievalFestival #LivingHistory #Cernunnos
🛡️Cernunnos Medieval Festival | 21–22 Feb 2026
Living history, archery, crafts fire shows & concerts.
🎟️ Medieval fair is FREE
📍 Noisiel, France
👉 medievalarchives.com/mec-events/c...
#MedievalFestival #LivingHistory #Cernunnos
Living history, archery, crafts fire shows & concerts.
🎟️ Medieval fair is FREE
📍 Noisiel, France
👉 medievalarchives.com/mec-events/c...
#MedievalFestival #LivingHistory #Cernunnos
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
medievalarchives.com
February 6, 2026 at 1:44 PM
🛡️Cernunnos Medieval Festival | 21–22 Feb 2026
Living history, archery, crafts fire shows & concerts.
🎟️ Medieval fair is FREE
📍 Noisiel, France
👉 medievalarchives.com/mec-events/c...
#MedievalFestival #LivingHistory #Cernunnos
Living history, archery, crafts fire shows & concerts.
🎟️ Medieval fair is FREE
📍 Noisiel, France
👉 medievalarchives.com/mec-events/c...
#MedievalFestival #LivingHistory #Cernunnos
Gregory the Great: The Architect of the Medieval Church
Gregory the Great: The Architect of the Medieval Church
For much of the Middle Ages, the pope was far more than a spiritual leader. He was a kingmaker, a political rival, a reformer, and at times, scandalous. In this installment of The Medieval Papacy, we explore the life and legacy of one of history’s most powerful popes, a man whose decisions reshaped the medieval […]
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February 5, 2026 at 6:20 PM
Gregory the Great: The Architect of the Medieval Church
The Battle of Nancy (1477): The End of Burgundian Power
The Battle of Nancy (1477): The End of Burgundian Power
On 5 January 1477, amid snow-covered fields outside the city of Nancy, the fate of realms and the fall of a mighty prince were written in blood. The Battle of Nancy marked the death of Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy and the collapse of the Burgundian State he had spent his life trying to […]
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February 4, 2026 at 6:15 PM
The Battle of Nancy (1477): The End of Burgundian Power
Chronicles: Medieval Trailer – Forge Your Destiny in 2026
Chronicles: Medieval Trailer – Forge Your Destiny in 2026
Press Release: Raw Power Games, a new studio of seasoned and talented game industry veterans, has unveiled the development of their highly-anticipated debut title Chronicles: Medieval. Set in the brutal but beautiful European world of the 14th and 15th centuries, Chronicles: Medieval throws players into a sprawling, dynamic sandbox blending action and RPG depth on […]
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February 2, 2026 at 6:06 PM
Chronicles: Medieval Trailer – Forge Your Destiny in 2026
York Minster Unveils St. William’s Shrine for 800th Anniversary
York Minster Unveils St. William’s Shrine for 800th Anniversary
A landmark exhibition has returned the “lost” shrine of St. William of York to York Minster for the first time in nearly 500 years. This event, for the 800th anniversary of the saint’s canonization, offers a rare glimpse into a medieval masterpiece that was dismantled and buried during the English Reformation. The Return of a […]
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January 30, 2026 at 5:54 PM
York Minster Unveils St. William’s Shrine for 800th Anniversary
Leo III and the Birth of the Holy Roman Empire
Leo III and the Birth of the Holy Roman Empire
On a crisp morning in April 799, the streets of Rome ran with blood but not from a soldiers. It was the blood of the Pope. During a solemn religious procession, a gang of armed conspirators, led by relatives of the previous Pope Hadrian I, ambushed Leo III. Their goal was as brutal as it […]
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January 29, 2026 at 5:49 PM
Leo III and the Birth of the Holy Roman Empire
The Tower of London has guarded secrets for nearly 1,000 years. Now, archaeologists are uncovering new ones beneath its stones.
Recent excavations have revealed medieval burials dating back to the 12th century, hidden within the Tower’s grounds ⚔️🦴
Recent excavations have revealed medieval burials dating back to the 12th century, hidden within the Tower’s grounds ⚔️🦴
January 28, 2026 at 2:51 PM
The Tower of London has guarded secrets for nearly 1,000 years. Now, archaeologists are uncovering new ones beneath its stones.
Recent excavations have revealed medieval burials dating back to the 12th century, hidden within the Tower’s grounds ⚔️🦴
Recent excavations have revealed medieval burials dating back to the 12th century, hidden within the Tower’s grounds ⚔️🦴
The remains of #medieval English royalty, desecrated and jumbled, are reinterred in Winchester’ Cathedral.
Discover the forensic sleuthing behind the project
#Archaeology #WinchesterCathedral #MedievalArchives
Discover the forensic sleuthing behind the project
#Archaeology #WinchesterCathedral #MedievalArchives
January 27, 2026 at 2:23 PM
The remains of #medieval English royalty, desecrated and jumbled, are reinterred in Winchester’ Cathedral.
Discover the forensic sleuthing behind the project
#Archaeology #WinchesterCathedral #MedievalArchives
Discover the forensic sleuthing behind the project
#Archaeology #WinchesterCathedral #MedievalArchives
Born #OTD in 1350: Vincent Ferrer, Spanish missionary and saint
Vincent was worked tirelessly to end the Western Schism and traveled Western Europe preaching the gospel.
Vincent died in 1419 and was canonized by Pope Callixtus III in 1455.
#medievalsky #missionary
Vincent was worked tirelessly to end the Western Schism and traveled Western Europe preaching the gospel.
Vincent died in 1419 and was canonized by Pope Callixtus III in 1455.
#medievalsky #missionary
January 23, 2026 at 3:07 PM
Born #OTD in 1350: Vincent Ferrer, Spanish missionary and saint
Vincent was worked tirelessly to end the Western Schism and traveled Western Europe preaching the gospel.
Vincent died in 1419 and was canonized by Pope Callixtus III in 1455.
#medievalsky #missionary
Vincent was worked tirelessly to end the Western Schism and traveled Western Europe preaching the gospel.
Vincent died in 1419 and was canonized by Pope Callixtus III in 1455.
#medievalsky #missionary
Return to Westeros in the exciting new series 𝗔 𝗞𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗞𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗱𝗼𝗺𝘀. Set 100 years before the events of Game of Thrones.
Now steaming on HBO & Sky
Now steaming on HBO & Sky
January 21, 2026 at 2:17 PM
Return to Westeros in the exciting new series 𝗔 𝗞𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗞𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗱𝗼𝗺𝘀. Set 100 years before the events of Game of Thrones.
Now steaming on HBO & Sky
Now steaming on HBO & Sky
🏰 Love medieval history?
The Medieval Archives Discord is a growing tavern for medieval enthusiasts:
⚔️ lively discussions
📜 deep dives & curiosities
🎙️ podcast talk & behind-the-scenes
Pull up a bench, raise a mug, and join us:
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History is better when it’s shared.
The Medieval Archives Discord is a growing tavern for medieval enthusiasts:
⚔️ lively discussions
📜 deep dives & curiosities
🎙️ podcast talk & behind-the-scenes
Pull up a bench, raise a mug, and join us:
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History is better when it’s shared.
January 18, 2026 at 3:33 PM
🏰 Love medieval history?
The Medieval Archives Discord is a growing tavern for medieval enthusiasts:
⚔️ lively discussions
📜 deep dives & curiosities
🎙️ podcast talk & behind-the-scenes
Pull up a bench, raise a mug, and join us:
👉 darkag.es/3NkBxXE
History is better when it’s shared.
The Medieval Archives Discord is a growing tavern for medieval enthusiasts:
⚔️ lively discussions
📜 deep dives & curiosities
🎙️ podcast talk & behind-the-scenes
Pull up a bench, raise a mug, and join us:
👉 darkag.es/3NkBxXE
History is better when it’s shared.
Come nerd out over castles, heraldry and Viking raids with the fastest-growing medieval community on Discord: The Medieval Archives.🏰
Join the ranks: discord.gg/adcpgvZDwA
#Medieval #Discord #MiddleAges #Medievalsky
Join the ranks: discord.gg/adcpgvZDwA
#Medieval #Discord #MiddleAges #Medievalsky
January 15, 2026 at 6:11 PM
Come nerd out over castles, heraldry and Viking raids with the fastest-growing medieval community on Discord: The Medieval Archives.🏰
Join the ranks: discord.gg/adcpgvZDwA
#Medieval #Discord #MiddleAges #Medievalsky
Join the ranks: discord.gg/adcpgvZDwA
#Medieval #Discord #MiddleAges #Medievalsky
The Anglo-Saxon Chronicles documented over 1100 years of #medieval England history.
Here’s what was recorded about the tumultuous year of 1066, one of the most pivotal years in English history.
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Here’s what was recorded about the tumultuous year of 1066, one of the most pivotal years in English history.
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Anglo-Saxon Chronicles: 1066
What did the Anglo-Saxon Chronicles say about the pivotal year 1066? Read the entries below. A.D. 1066 This year came
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January 14, 2026 at 6:09 PM
The Anglo-Saxon Chronicles documented over 1100 years of #medieval England history.
Here’s what was recorded about the tumultuous year of 1066, one of the most pivotal years in English history.
medievalarchives.com/2026/01/14/a...
Here’s what was recorded about the tumultuous year of 1066, one of the most pivotal years in English history.
medievalarchives.com/2026/01/14/a...
Was the Legend a lie??
A24 releases the first trailer for the upcoming movie, "The Death of Robin Hood" starring Hugh Jackman and Jodi Comer
#trailer #robinhood #medievalsky
A24 releases the first trailer for the upcoming movie, "The Death of Robin Hood" starring Hugh Jackman and Jodi Comer
#trailer #robinhood #medievalsky
January 13, 2026 at 1:31 PM
Was the Legend a lie??
A24 releases the first trailer for the upcoming movie, "The Death of Robin Hood" starring Hugh Jackman and Jodi Comer
#trailer #robinhood #medievalsky
A24 releases the first trailer for the upcoming movie, "The Death of Robin Hood" starring Hugh Jackman and Jodi Comer
#trailer #robinhood #medievalsky
Died #OTD in 1283: Wen Tianxiang, Chinese general, scholar and one of the 'Three Loyal Princes of the Song'
All men are mortal, but my loyalty will illuminate the annals of history forever. ~Wen Tianxiang
#history #China #SongDynasty
All men are mortal, but my loyalty will illuminate the annals of history forever. ~Wen Tianxiang
#history #China #SongDynasty
January 9, 2026 at 3:56 PM
Died #OTD in 1283: Wen Tianxiang, Chinese general, scholar and one of the 'Three Loyal Princes of the Song'
All men are mortal, but my loyalty will illuminate the annals of history forever. ~Wen Tianxiang
#history #China #SongDynasty
All men are mortal, but my loyalty will illuminate the annals of history forever. ~Wen Tianxiang
#history #China #SongDynasty
Died #OTD in 1400: Thomas Holland, 1st Duke of Surrey; nephew to King Richard II
Thomas Holland, along with his uncle the Earl of Huntingdon plotted to kill King Henry IV and free Richard II. The plot was the "Epiphany Rising"
The "Epiphany Rising" failed and Holland was executed for treason
Thomas Holland, along with his uncle the Earl of Huntingdon plotted to kill King Henry IV and free Richard II. The plot was the "Epiphany Rising"
The "Epiphany Rising" failed and Holland was executed for treason
January 7, 2026 at 6:34 PM
Died #OTD in 1400: Thomas Holland, 1st Duke of Surrey; nephew to King Richard II
Thomas Holland, along with his uncle the Earl of Huntingdon plotted to kill King Henry IV and free Richard II. The plot was the "Epiphany Rising"
The "Epiphany Rising" failed and Holland was executed for treason
Thomas Holland, along with his uncle the Earl of Huntingdon plotted to kill King Henry IV and free Richard II. The plot was the "Epiphany Rising"
The "Epiphany Rising" failed and Holland was executed for treason
#OTD in 1066 - Harold Godwinson is crowned King of England
Another day on the path to the Norman Invasion
#1066 #NormanInvasion #kingofengland
Another day on the path to the Norman Invasion
#1066 #NormanInvasion #kingofengland
January 6, 2026 at 11:51 PM
#OTD in 1066 - Harold Godwinson is crowned King of England
Another day on the path to the Norman Invasion
#1066 #NormanInvasion #kingofengland
Another day on the path to the Norman Invasion
#1066 #NormanInvasion #kingofengland