# Medieval Realms

My thoughts on medieval history, plus book reviews, Q&As and extracts from my historical fiction and nonfiction.

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## [A parody of a prince?](https://medievalrealms.substack.com/p/a-parody-of-a-prince)

_2026-08-02 · Medieval Realms_

Had a marvellous weekend at the Battle of Evesham festival, which has grown to epic proportions in recent years - if this goes on, they will be able to re-enact the battle with actual troop numbers.

## [Restoring the Queen of Cities](https://medievalrealms.substack.com/p/restoring-the-queen-of-cities)

_2026-07-25 · Medieval Realms_

On 15 August 1261 Michael VIII Palaiologos entered Constantinople in triumph via the Golden Gate in a public procession of penance and thanksgiving.

## [The spring of envy](https://medievalrealms.substack.com/p/the-spring-of-envy)

_2026-07-22 · Medieval Realms_

#OTD in 1298 Edward I defeated William Wallace at the Battle of Falkirk.

## [Sub-kings & things](https://medievalrealms.substack.com/p/sub-kings-and-things)

_2026-07-12 · Medieval Realms_

#OTD in 927 Constantine II of Scotland supposedly accepted the overlordship of Aethelstan of Wessex, as did Hywel Dda of Deheubarth, Ealdred of Bamburgh and King Owain of the Cumbrians.

## [The Stirling melodrama](https://medievalrealms.substack.com/p/the-stirling-melodrama)

_2026-07-08 · Medieval Realms_

In July 1304 the Stirling garrison surrendered to Edward I.

## [The sack of Jerusalem](https://medievalrealms.substack.com/p/the-sack-of-jerusalem)

_2026-07-02 · Medieval Realms_

In July 1099 Jerusalem fell to the First Crusade.

## [On the outlaw trail again](https://medievalrealms.substack.com/p/on-the-outlaw-trail-again-a4d)

_2026-06-20 · Medieval Realms_

In 1279 one Nicholas of Leicester came before the justices of common pleas at York, where he begged to be excused for his previous failure to appear.

## [A rout at Llandeilo](https://medievalrealms.substack.com/p/a-rout-at-llandeilo)

_2026-06-16 · Medieval Realms_

#OTD in 1282 the battle of Llandeilo Fawr was fought in West Wales.

## [Golden-horned kings](https://medievalrealms.substack.com/p/golden-horned-kings)

_2026-05-30 · Medieval Realms_

Gruffudd ab Yr Ynad Coch was a Welsh poet who composed the moving elegy for Prince Llywelyn the Last, killed in 1282.

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_2026-05-30 · **Sponsored**_

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## [New England](https://medievalrealms.substack.com/p/new-england)

_2026-05-21 · Medieval Realms_

When the English exiles arrived in Constantinople, they were offered places in the Varangian Guard by the Emperor.