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Medieval warhorses no bigger than modern-day ponies, research finds

The image of the medieval warhorse as a giant snorting, stamping beast is a myth, according to new research, with many mounts of the era no bigger than modern-day ponies. The chargers of English knights were often below 14.2 hands, which would see ...

10 Jan 2022 at 13:25

Museum acquires 700AD gold sword pommel worth £30,000 found in Scotland

An “exceptionally rare” solid-gold sword pommel discovered by a metal detectorist and which dates back to the early medieval period has come into the ownership of Scotland’s national museums. The impressive find was located near Blair Drummond, ...

24 Oct 2022 at 17:36

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Winterval celebrates 10th anniversary with a host of free events

The Winterval Festival celebrates 10 years this year and to mark the achievement, the festival organisers have created a series of one-off special birthday events for each weekend between now and Christmas. Coming up this Sunday, December 4th ...

01 Dec 2022 at 21:33

Lewis chess pieces redisplayed to allow visitors ‘in the round’ view

The “iconic” Lewis chessmen have been redisplayed in a case which allows visitors to see their backs for the first time. The display at the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh means people can now view the pieces “in the round” and ...

31 Oct 2024 at 09:44

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Medieval cities of Brussels and Kilkenny share streets of Kilkenny Blue Limestone

On July 21, Belgium and friends of Belgium will enjoy their national day or Independence Day which celebrates the investiture of the country’s first monarch, King Leopold I and the separation of Belgium from the Netherlands. Ireland ...

15 Jul 2022 at 18:33

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Time to have your say on proposals for the core laneways in Kilkenny City

Major plans have been drawn up for a substantial redevelopment of Kilkenny City centre’s urban laneways, and Kilkenny County Council now want you to have your say! A new feasibility study, open for consultation, has proposed the ...

08 Jun 2023 at 17:33

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Most English medieval fiction has been lost, research suggests

The Knights Of The Round Table might be known to many people across the world, but most medieval English heroic or chivalric stories have been lost, new research suggests. Meanwhile, more than three-quarters of medieval stories ...

17 Feb 2022 at 20:25

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ALERT: Multiple road closures in Kilkenny City later today

In support of Yulefest, Kilkenny City Harriers is bringing Ireland's Medieval Mile to Kilkenny City later today (Friday) and some of the main roads in Kilkenny City will be closed to traffic from 7-8pm. Closures will impact ...

02 Dec 2022 at 12:33

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Reconstructing the face of a medieval Kilkenny person

The Medieval Mile Museum’s new project gives a fascinating insight into the people of Kilkenny’s medieval past. With funding from Failte Ireland, the museum commissioned Face Lab at Liverpool School of Art and Design to ...

21 Feb 2022 at 09:33

New evidence provides ‘unambiguous proof’ 12th century archbishop was a saint

New evidence has been discovered of a lost English saint. An entry in a 15th century manuscript has provided “unambiguous proof” that Thurstan, who was Archbishop of York from 1114 to 1140, achieved sainthood when he ...

04 Feb 2024 at 00:01

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Lorrha & Dorrha Historical Society hosts third Medieval Conference

LORRHA & Dorrha Historical Society held its third Medieval Conference on Saturday July 20th at the Friar’s Tavern, Lorrha. This sold-out event was attended by a great variety of people, from those with local ...

01 Aug 2024 at 15:33

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Kilkenny limestone paves the streets of a major European city

Back in July, Belgium and friends of Belgium enjoyed their national day or Independence Day which celebrates the investiture of the country’s first monarch, King Leopold I and the separation of Belgium from ...

22 Dec 2022 at 17:33

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