If you take a good look around a medieval church today, you’ll see a variety of different images. You might see carvings of saints and other obviously Christian symbols. However, you might also see images… Read More »The Green Man – History and Origins
In this last article in my series on the legend of Robin Hood, I’ll try to answer the question I set out to investigate – was Robin an historic figure, or just a myth? In… Read More »Robin Hood Part 4 – The Real Robin Hood
Who was Robin Hood? Was he a real person, or just a myth? Medieval accounts are surprisingly consistent in what they say about when Robin Hood lived. They all agree that Robin Hood was an… Read More »Robin Hood Part 3 – Rebel Turned Robber
Who was Robin Hood? In the first article of this series, I looked at one the more popular narratives about the historic Robin Hood. In it I explored the possibility that Robin lived at time… Read More »Robin Hood Part 2 – Robin Hood of Wakefield
Have you ever wondered about the Robin Hood legend? What’s the real story? Join me as we take a close look at the history behind the myth. With coat of Lincoln-green, and mantle too, And… Read More »Robin Hood Part 1 – King John’s Nemesis