Frederick the II is known for his music, letters – and potatoes…
Category: Medieval History
Respect the Princess
Europe is a princess worthy of our respect, says Barroso…
Bannockburn Revisited
Scotland is heading towards a referendum 700 years since Bannockburn
Scottish Emotions
Suddenly Bannockburn plays a new role...
Unknown viking “king” called Airdeconut from 10th century
Coin in a new silver hoard tells of a new Northumbrian king called Airdecanot - a prominent Danish "royal" name and perhaps the father of Gorm the Elder
Rattling Bones
Bones of a Swedish king are not what they seem to be…
Oseberg at Bygdøy
The Viking ships of Oseberg and Gokstad may stay at Bygdøy...
Green Pilgrims
Trees around holy sites, solar panels on the roofs of churches...
Heritage up for sale
World heritage site, Saint-Émilion, is selling its medieval buildings...
Cradle of Portugal
European Capital of Culture 2012, Guimarães, may cancel program...
Bonfire of Vanities
What is the link between Wall Street, St. Pauls and Firenze...
Dulcazia
Dulcazia is a traditional Romanian syrup made of green walnuts.
Saxon Village Jams
In Transylvania a successful coop of women market preserves...
Forests in Romania
The Carpathian Mountains stretches 1500 kilometers...
Secret Voices
Haunting music from Las Huelgas deserves to be listened to ...
Alas, Poor Bard
Shakespeare is under siege in new film...