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Historically 'important' Scottish medieval coin from David I's reign up for sale

A UNIQUE and unpublished coin from the reign of David I of Scotland that was minted in Carlisle is set to fetch a large sum of money at auction this…

The National (Scotland)

How the Borders’ great abbeys came into being

IN this short series on the ancient history of the Scottish Borders, we have reached

The National (Scotland)

Musical riots, 1984 books, and extra-long bread – take the Thursday quiz

Questions on general knowledge and topical trivia, plus a few jokes, every Thursday. How will you fare?

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‘Unambiguous proof’: medieval archbishop revealed as lost English saint

Historian at English Heritage uncovered entry about Thurstan in a service book from Pontefract Priory, which was laid waste during the Reformation

The Guardian - UK

Reading gaol, prison home of Oscar Wilde, sold to educational foundation for £7m

Initial proposals for historic site include plans for educational centre, museum and exhibition space

The Guardian - UK

Let’s hear it for England’s royals – and centuries of incompetence, criminality and failure

We’re often told the current crop lack the dignity that monarchy deserves. But what about the losers, adulterers and delusional brutes who came before?

The Guardian - UK

'We've seen jail car park where missing English king may be buried – and have doubts'

The historian who discovered Richard III's remains underneath a car park in Leicester reckons she's struck gold again at another car park – but fellow experts aren't too sure

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The Leader podcast: 900 years of Barts

On 25th March 1123 a former courtier of Henry I, a man called Rahere, founded St Bartholomew’s Hospital.

Evening Standard

A landmark to toast 900 years of Barts: cancer centre could transform lives

Exclusive: London’s oldest hospital launches campaign to raise money for centre to treat capital’s most vulnerable patients

Evening Standard

King Henry I's deadly horror-movie diet

Known for his ruthlessness, King Henry I's fatal weak spot proved to be his diet

Salon

"Dragon's" real-life dynastic struggle

George R.R. Martin drew from history, particularly a two-decade period known as The Anarchy for this Targaryen plot

Salon

HBO’s House of the Dragon was inspired by a medieval dynastic struggle over a female ruler

Author George R R Martin has made no secret of the real-life medieval inspiration for House of the Dragon.

The New Daily

HBO's 'House of the Dragon' was inspired by a real medieval dynastic struggle over a female ruler

In three decades of teaching medieval European history, I’ve noticed my students are especially curious about the intersection of the stories told in class and the depictions of the Middle Ages they see in movies and television.

The Conversation

Queen Elizabeth II may have made it to 96 — but these other royals weren't so lucky

It's fair to assume Queen Elizabeth II enjoyed relatively good health, given she lived to the ripe old age of 96. However, we can't say the same for these other royals …

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When Newcastle's historic Castle Keep was almost replaced by a windmill

The castle dates back to 1080 when it was founded by Robert Curthose, eldest son of William the Conqueror - then, between 1168 and 1178, it was rebuilt in stone by King Henry I

Salon

Royal heirs who died before they reigned

Not every hopeful monarch got their chance to ascend the throne, no matter how long they waited

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