This article arose after my last trip to Munich where I found a helm labelled as a helm for the Joust of Peace. I then found a similar helm in the Kaiserberg Museum in Nuremberg. Pictures below. Reading the text and researching this, it is amazing to me how this is very much like our […]
Few weapons are as synonymous with English military tradition as the longbow. This simple yet highly effective piece of archery equipment played a pivotal role in medieval warfare and has since become an enduring symbol of English martial skill. What is the English Longbow? The English longbow was a powerful type of bow, typically made […]
England’s medieval history is rich with tales of kings, knights, and legendary outlaws such as Robin Hood. Yet buried in the chronicles of the early 13th century lies the story of a real figure who rallied archers and woodsmen to fight foreign occupiers: William of Cassingham, better known as Wilikin of the Weald. Though far […]
Kent’s ancient streets whisper stories from the Middle Ages at every turn. From the bustling pilgrim trails of Canterbury to the peaceful market squares of Faversham and the well-preserved quays of Sandwich, history is not just preserved here—it’s alive. Whether you wander ancient halls, stay in centuries-old inns, or even learn to wield a sword, […]
