November 6th, 1217: On This Day England’s longest-lasting law, the Charter of the Forest, is sealed extending freedoms to the common people.

The Bayeux Tapestry returns to England but what is its significance?

On This Day, 19th September, the preserved body of “Ötzi the Iceman” was discovered in 1991.

September 2nd to 6th, 1666 : The Great Fire rages across London destroying four-fifths of the city. In the early hours of September 2nd, 1666, a fire had broken out in Thomas Farriner’s bakery in Pudding Lane, near London Bridge. At the time blazes were fairly common, which might explain the Lord Mayor of London’s reaction ( right ). Unfortunately for Sir Thomas and his fellow Londoners a long, hot, dry summer had turned the city’s largely wooden infrastructure into a tinderb

On This Day, 27 August 1896, Britain fought its shortest ever war lasting just over 40 minutes.

An exploration of Roman gladiator diets to tie in with the Royal Armouries Museum's Roman Festival 2025.

A guide to poisons, their history and uses in the ancient world.

An introduction to the history of assassins and assassination.

The notion of Viking berserkers has captured the popular imagination but who were they?

A brief introduction to crime and punishment in Merry Ol' England.

Dispelling myths that towns and villages in the Medieval period were dirty, smelly places in which to live.

The hidden history behind the meanings of food related words, terms and phrases.

Challenging some of the common misconceptions about witches.

Was "Albion" the name used for Great Britain by its earliest inhabitants?

Is colour-blind casting on TV and film, particularly documentaries, creating misleading and horrible history?

A brief introduction to the nineteen men, in no particular order of seniority, who formed Henry VIII’s Privy Council in 1540.

A brief guide to ancient underwear as part of our How To: Make Historical Costume.

An exploration of how Greek hoplites may have fought with their spears.

What follows was inspired by the video “ Vegetables don’t exist ” on the “Words Unravelled!” YouTube channel hosted by Rob Watts from “ RobWords ” and Jess Zafarris author of the etymology books “Words from Hell” and “Once Upon a Word”. Meal Times As Tastes Of History is based in the UK our focus on food history and recipes is unashamedly British and Euro-centric. Clearly, however, cuisine and dining in the “Old World” has been heavily influenced by pretty much all areas

A beginners guide to Medieval games.