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Nectar of the Gods: Five Facts About Mead.

23rd Nov 2022

Mead is one of the quintessential medieval drinks, and no royal banquet or Viking feast would be complete without it. But what exactly is mead? Where does it come from? And is it really as medieval as we think?

• History

House of the Dragon and Oxford Castle Prison – what is the connection?

6th Sept 2022

It’s well known that George RR Martin bases his iconic characters from Game of Thrones on historical inspirations. We think his new series, House of the Dragon, is no different.

• History

The Ghosts of Oxford: King Charles I

11th Aug 2022

Oxford’s important role in the English Civil Wars explains the many sightings of Royalist ghosts over the years. However, one ghost had a particularly significant role in the conflict: King Charles I. Why does the spirit of the ill-fated King walk the Oxford’s streets?

• History

Medieval Knights in Europe

7th Jul 2022

Knights – and their female equivalents, Dames – are still around today. Modern knights and dames have been honoured by the Queen for a great achievement. However, they are very different from knights in medieval England.

The Ghosts of Oxford: Mary Blandy

13th Jun 2022

Mary Blandy is one of Oxford’s most famous murderers and her spirit may still wander the city. Oxford’s middle class was shocked by the scandal of Blandy being sentenced to death for the murder of her father, Francis, in 1752.