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Spooky Season: Halloween at Northampton
Mixing Medieval and Modern: A New Module at Northampton
After a successful year running my first year module The Medieval World 1200-1500, I'm delighted that this autumn I'm able to launch a year two module: Medieval Chivalry and its Afterlives. Chivalry is a popular topic with students interested in medieval society. Who hasn't been caught up in the romance of knights jousting for the... Continue Reading →
My Right Well-beloved Valentine
Lecturer in History Dr Rachel Moss gives us a peek at the first known Valentine's letter written in English. This post first appeared in a slightly adapted format on her blog. Every few years an enterprising reporter does a bit of googling and stumbles across the letter from Margery Brews to her suitor John Paston,... Continue Reading →
