Culture and belief – The paths that lead to us.

27th Sep 2020 Millie Castleton 16th century, Culture and belief, Historic Figures

The Legacy of Mother shipton: Video

https://youtu.be/4lJgJqoCL2g Mother Shipton, England's most famous Seer, has gone down in history. But Who was she really?

18th Jul 2020 Millie Castleton 12th Century, Culture, Culture and belief, Middle ages

The Revenant: Sin and society

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QrtGqlZjCFU A Revenant was once a man, a sinful man who rose from the grave to terrorize the town.But what do these creatures say about medieval society?

26th Jun 2020 Millie Castleton 16th century, 17th century, Culture, Culture and belief, Law and Order, Social issues

A Brief look at Iceland’s male witch trials. (video)

Iceland's witchtrials took a unique turn from many of the other European trials. But why is this? Why where the overwhelming majority of those convicted men? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=coKXYwTLXHo&t=1s

11th Apr 202011th Apr 2020 Millie Castleton 16th century, 19th Century, Culture, Culture and belief

Herne The Hunter: Who was the Keeper of Windsor Forest?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yBboK6qZtjo

7th Apr 2020 Millie Castleton 14th century, 15th Century, 16th century, Culture, Culture and belief, Medicine, Middle ages

Scrofula: The King’s Evil.

In times before modern science and medicine the world was a terrifying place. The looming fear of one’s mortality in the face of illness or simple wounds was ever present. The worst part was probably the inability to explain the cause or reason for these sudden illnesses. Many misunderstood illnesses came in waves over the … Continue reading Scrofula: The King’s Evil.

9th Jun 201914th Nov 2020 Millie Castleton Culture, Culture and belief, Middle ages

The Rise and fall of religious relics

By the 12th century Christianity was actively practiced in much of Europe. Additionally, there is a clearer understanding on the doctrine of the faith. This is significant as for a long time the faith was practiced with many shades of gray. This can be drawn up to multiple factors, such as cultural clashes and simple … Continue reading The Rise and fall of religious relics

9th May 2019 Millie Castleton Culture and belief, Military and arms

Viking blades: Symbols of bravery, brutality, bounty and branding.

Warriors from the north where infamous to their Contemporaries, known for their brutal raids and ruthless mentality surrounding battle and their philosophies that contrasted the changing European world. Even today the very mention of ‘Vikings’ conjures up the image of a grizzled warrior donned in leather and fur, clutching an axe or sword. But what … Continue reading Viking blades: Symbols of bravery, brutality, bounty and branding.

23rd Jan 20199th May 2019 Millie Castleton Culture and belief, Medicine, Middle ages, Uncategorized

How The Black Death ‘Infected’ class.

It’s difficult to imagine the horrors that would have been felt across the world as the infamous ‘Black Death’ ravaged the population. The sheer fear that must have been felt as they desperately tried to find a cause and reason behind the illness that was claiming so many, some even believing that this mass loss … Continue reading How The Black Death ‘Infected’ class.

23rd Jan 20199th May 2019 Millie Castleton Culture and belief, Law and Order, Middle ages

Johannes Junius: The mayor burned for Witchcraft.

In July 1628, broken and tired fifty-five-year-old man finally confesses to a crime he was accused of months before. He has finally given in to the mental and physical torcher of his captors, recognising there is no way to prove innocence or escape. This man is no outcast or misfit that the community is wary … Continue reading Johannes Junius: The mayor burned for Witchcraft.