For those seeking a time-travel experience that blends medieval madness, community camaraderie, and the occasional muddy brawl, look no further than Shrove Tuesday football. This rowdy tradition, celebrated in select towns across the UK, takes the concept of the “beautiful…
Attention time travellers with a penchant for pampering and a need to unwind: World Spa Day is your ticket to serenity across centuries. This celebration of rejuvenation and self-care offers the perfect opportunity to explore the origins and evolution of…
Attention time travellers with a penchant for holy traditions and historical intrigue: February 24th (or 25th in leap years) is St Matthias’s Day, an ancient Christian feast day commemorating the apostle Matthias, the man who replaced Judas Iscariot. A journey…
Attention time travellers with a flair for the amorous: February 18th is Flirting Day, a celebration of playful banter, coquettish glances, and the timeless art of romantic intrigue. This whimsical event invites you to explore how flirting has evolved across…
Witness a murder most foul that changed the course of English history—and inspired centuries of pilgrimage. If you’re in the mood for political intrigue, medieval drama, and a weekend destination steeped in history, Canterbury on December 29, 1170, is the…
Celebrate the arrival of a future king—and a very controversial one at that! On December 24, 1167, John, the youngest son of King Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine, was born in Beaumont Palace, Oxford. Known to history as King…
Witness the end of an era as King Henry I of England succumbs to a most curious culinary mishap, setting the stage for chaos in medieval England On December 1, 1135, King Henry I of England died in Lyons-la-Forêt, Normandy,…
Every 11 November, just as dawn breaks, a group of villagers gathers in a chilly field near Ryton-on-Dunsmore, Warwickshire, to take part in one of England’s oldest, quirkiest ceremonies: Wroth Silver. With coins, a silver platter, a hearty breakfast, and…
Imagine stepping out of the bustling streets of today and into the breathtaking Welsh landscape, centuries ago. The untamed beauty of the valleys, the rolling hills, and the rugged coastline remain as constant as the culture, steeped in tradition, that…
