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Medieval Archives @medievalarchives.com · 30/09/2026

I picked 10. Now tell me what I got wrong. What medieval movie based on a true story should have made the list? Bonus points if it's something most people haven't seen.

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Medieval Archives @medievalarchives.com · 29/09/2026

If you've never seen Medieval (2022), here's your excuse. Ben Foster plays Jan Žižka, one of the greatest military commanders of the late Middle Ages. The movie imagines the poorly documented years before Žižka became a legend. He's #3 on my list medievalarchives.com/2026/09/25/1...

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Medieval Archives @medievalarchives.com · 28/09/2026

You get ONE medieval movie tonight. 🏹 Braveheart ⚔️ The Last Duel 👑 Outlaw King 🏰 Kingdom of Heaven What are you watching? And yes, the director's cut of Kingdom of Heaven counts. 😄

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Medieval Archives @medievalarchives.com · 27/09/2026

A king takes the English throne. And Jerusalem falls after 88 years of Crusader rule. This week’s Weekly Herald covers Henry IV, William the Conqueror, Frederick II, Saladin and more Subscribe free and get the next issue delivered straight to your inbox: medievalarchives.com/subscribe/

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Medieval Archives @medievalarchives.com · 27/09/2026

The Balian of Ibelin you meet in Kingdom of Heaven is a French blacksmith who discovers he's the illegitimate son of a crusader nobleman. The real Balian was a member of one of the most powerful families in the Kingdom of Jerusalem. medievalarchives.com/2026/09/25/1...

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Medieval Archives @medievalarchives.com · 26/09/2026

Braveheart is a fantastic movie. It is also a fantastic way to annoy a medieval historian. No blue-painted William Wallace. No affair with Princess Isabella. So here's the question: How historically inaccurate can a historical movie be and still be a great historical movie

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Medieval Archives @medievalarchives.com · 25/09/2026

🎬 10 Medieval Movies Based on True Stories Hollywood has turned some incredible medieval stories into movies. Sometimes they got surprisingly close to the history. Sometimes...well, they didn't medievalarchives.com/2026/09/25/1...

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Medieval Archives @medievalarchives.com · 22/09/2026

My #1 medieval historical novel? The Pillars of the Earth. Cathedral building, the Anarchy, religion, politics, craftsmen and ordinary life all wrapped into one enormous story. See what made #2–#10: medievalarchives.com/2026/09/18/1...

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Medieval Archives @medievalarchives.com · 20/09/2026

Some historical novels entertain you. The really good ones send you looking for the history afterward. These are 10 medieval historical novels that did exactly that. medievalarchives.com/2026/09/18/1...

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Medieval Archives @medievalarchives.com · 19/09/2026

You can only keep ONE. 📚 The Pillars of the Earth • The Last Kingdom • The Name of the Rose • The Land Beyond the Sea Which are you taking? My complete Top 10: medievalarchives.com/2026/09/18/1...

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Medieval Archives @medievalarchives.com · 18/09/2026

What happens when novelists put people back into medieval history? From Viking Age England, the Crusader States and the battlefields of France, I've picked 10 historical novels that bring the Middle Ages to life. Which ones have you read? medievalarchives.com/2026/09/18/1...

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Medieval Archives @medievalarchives.com · 17/07/2026

The Peasants’ Revolt (1381) gets the big screen treatment. 'The Uprising' starring Andrew Garfield as Wat Tyler hits theaters in September.

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Medieval Archives @medievalarchives.com · 26/04/2026

Cathedral murder. A daylight-bright supernova. A siege lifted by a teenage saint. The first Renaissance sparks. Read + subscribe to The Weekly Herald: medievalarchives.beehiiv.com/subscribe #medievalsky #MedievalHistory

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Medieval Archives @medievalarchives.com · 19/04/2026

Blood, Books, and Blue Garter Silk in this week’s 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘞𝘦𝘦𝘬𝘭𝘺 𝘏𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘭𝘥. Subscribe now and don’t miss a single moment of medieval history. medievalarchives.com/subscribe/

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Medieval Archives @medievalarchives.com · 30/03/2026

1066 begins with a quiet disaster: no clear heir, only claims. Grab the free PDF, 𝟣𝟢𝟨𝟨 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘕𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘯 𝘐𝘯𝘷𝘢𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 #medievalsky #1066 #NormanInvasion #England medievalarchives.com/1066Subscribe

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Medieval Archives @medievalarchives.com · 09/03/2026

Harold's 1066 is a case study in impossible leadership under pressure. Grab the free PDF, 𝟣𝟢𝟨𝟨 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘕𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘯 𝘐𝘯𝘷𝘢𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 #medievalsky #1066 #NormanInvasion #England medievalarchives.com/1066Subscribe

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Medieval Archives @medievalarchives.com · 07/03/2026

Died #OTD in 1274: Thomas Aquinas, philosopher and theologian. Known as the "Angelic Doctor" he proved that faith & reason are partners, not rivals. From the Summa Theologica to his "Five Ways," he shaped Western thought forever.

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Medieval Archives @medievalarchives.com · 06/03/2026

Born #OTD in 1340: John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster; fourth son of King Edward III and father of King Henry IV. #medieval #England

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Medieval Archives @medievalarchives.com · 06/03/2026

Conquest is easier to sell when it looks like legitimacy. William's claim wasn't just steel, he believed he was the rightful heir Grab the free PDF, 𝟣𝟢𝟨𝟨 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘕𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘯 𝘐𝘯𝘷𝘢𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 #medievalsky #1066 #NormanInvasion #England medievalarchives.com/1066Subscribe

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Medieval Archives @medievalarchives.com · 04/03/2026

Three claimants. One crown. No compromise. Grab the free PDF, 𝟣𝟢𝟨𝟨 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘕𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘯 𝘐𝘯𝘷𝘢𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 #medievalsky #1066 #NormanInvasion #England medievalarchives.com/1066Subscribe

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Medieval Archives @medievalarchives.com · 25/02/2026

Most people start at Hastings. But the Battle of Fulford was first blow of the chain reaction. Grab the free PDF, 𝟣𝟢𝟨𝟨 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘕𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘯 𝘐𝘯𝘷𝘢𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 #medievalsky #1066 #NormanInvasion #England medievalarchives.com/1066Subscribe

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Medieval Archives @medievalarchives.com · 23/02/2026

A comet over England. An omen to chroniclers. A kingdom about to break. Grab the free PDF, 𝟣𝟢𝟨𝟨 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘕𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘯 𝘐𝘯𝘷𝘢𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 #medievalsky #1066 #NormanInvasion #England medievalarchives.com/1066Subscribe

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Medieval Archives @medievalarchives.com · 28/01/2026

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 ⚔️🦴

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Medieval Archives @medievalarchives.com · 27/01/2026

The remains of #medieval English royalty, desecrated and jumbled, are reinterred in Winchester’ Cathedral. Discover the forensic sleuthing behind the project #Archaeology #WinchesterCathedral #MedievalArchives

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Medieval Archives @medievalarchives.com · 23/01/2026

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

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Medieval Archives @medievalarchives.com · 21/01/2026

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

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Medieval Archives @medievalarchives.com · 18/01/2026

🏰 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.

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Medieval Archives @medievalarchives.com · 15/01/2026

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

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Medieval Archives @medievalarchives.com · 13/01/2026

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

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Medieval Archives @medievalarchives.com · 09/01/2026

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

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Medieval Archives @medievalarchives.com · 06/01/2026

#OTD in 1066 - Harold Godwinson is crowned King of England Another day on the path to the Norman Invasion #1066 #NormanInvasion #kingofengland

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Medieval Archives @medievalarchives.com · 06/01/2026

#OTD in 1066 - King Edward the Confessor of England dies childless beginning a year long succession crisis All year long we'll explore the tumultuous year of 1066 on Medieval Archives. Stay Tune! #1066 #succession #crisis #england #NormanInvasion

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Medieval Archives @medievalarchives.com · 16/12/2025

Coloring isn't just for kids! 🎨✨ Check out 'BESTIARY: Fantastical Creatures & Enchanted Beasts,' a new medieval and fantasy-inspired adult coloring book. 🐉 #medievalsky #coloringbook #adultcoloring #dragon

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Medieval Archives @medievalarchives.com · 16/12/2025

John Man's latest book is out! Conquering the North – China, Russia, Mongolia: 2,000 Years of Conflict #medievalsky #bookreview #mongolia #china

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Medieval Archives @medievalarchives.com · 12/12/2025

#OTD in 1408 - Sigismund of Luxembourg, then King of Hungary (and later Holy Roman Emperor), established the Order of the Dragon (Societas Draconistarum) #Medievalsky

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Medieval Archives @medievalarchives.com · 09/12/2025

Died #OTD in 1437: Sigismund of Luxembourg, Holy Roman Emperor, King of Hungary, Croatia, Germany, and Bohemia, died in Znojmo. He was the driving force behind the Council of Constance, which successfully ended the Western Schism, a massive crisis where three rival Popes all claimed legitimacy.

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Medieval Archives @medievalarchives.com · 06/12/2025

🇻🇦 The Pope Who Faced the Pestilence! #OTD in 1352, the Catholic Church mourned the passing of a remarkable leader; 𝗣𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗩𝗜 died in Avignon, France of natural causes. Pope Clement VI is best known for his papacy during the terrifying Black Death

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Medieval Archives @medievalarchives.com · 25/11/2025

#OTD in 1120: The White Ship sinks in the English Channel, drowning Prince William Adelin, son of Henry I of England The death of William leads to a 19 year period of civil war called The Anarchy #medievalsky

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Medieval Archives @medievalarchives.com · 24/11/2025

#OTD in 1248: In the middle of the night the north side of Mont Granier suddenly collapsed, it is one of the largest rockslides in Europe Five villages were completely destroyed by the Mont Granier rockslide: Cognin, Vourey, Saint-André, Granier, Saint-Pérange

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Medieval Archives @medievalarchives.com · 22/11/2025

#OTD in 1307 - Pope Clement V issues the papal bull Pastoralis Praeeminentiae instructing Christian monarchs to arrest all #Templars #medievalsky

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Medieval Archives @medievalarchives.com · 10/11/2025

🌾 Famine. Rain. Desperation. In 1315, Europe’s golden age drowned in endless storms and died of starvation Discover how the Great Famine of 1315 reshaped the medieval world and began the Crisis of the Late Middle Ages on our latest #podcast episode #medievalsky #GreatFamine

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Medieval Archives @medievalarchives.com · 06/11/2025

Born #OTD in 1479: Joanna I 'the Mad' Queen of Castile and León Want to know why Joanna was Mad? Find out in our 'Mad Monarchs' podcast lesson www.medievalarchives.com/31

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Medieval Archives @medievalarchives.com · 31/10/2025

Died #OTD in 1147: Robert Fitzroy, 1st Earl of Gloucester, English politician and illegitimate son of King Henry I of England

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Medieval Archives @medievalarchives.com · 30/10/2025

Feeling the Halloween spirit? 🎃 Jump into our collection of Medieval Halloween #Podcast episodes! medievalarchives.com/halloweenpod... #medievalsky #halloween

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Medieval Archives @medievalarchives.com · 27/10/2025

🎃 NEW #PODCAST EPISODE: TALES OF MEDIEVAL REVENGE! 💀 Explore the dark genius of Edgar Allan Poe in this special Halloween episode. Hear the chilling stories of a court jester's deadly plot of revenge in "Hop-Frog" and a perfect act of vengeance in the catacombs of "The Cask of Amontillado."

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Medieval Archives @medievalarchives.com · 24/10/2025

Died today in 996: Hugh Capet, King of France; founder of and first king from the House of Capet #medievalsky #history

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Medieval Archives @medievalarchives.com · 22/10/2025

Died #OTD in 741: Charles 'The Hammer' Martel, leader of the Franks, ‘Defender of the Christian Faith’ and the father of the Carolingian Empire #history #medievalsky

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Medieval Archives @medievalarchives.com · 22/10/2025

Died #OTD in 1383 - King Fernando 'The Handsome' dies without a male heir to the Portuguese throne, starting a two year period of civil war and disorder #history #medievalsky

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Medieval Archives @medievalarchives.com · 21/10/2025

Explore our full catalog of #Halloween #podcast episodes featuring witches, zombies, serial killers, haunted castles, and more! 🎃👻 Check them out!

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