Tag: Medieval

Brits left baffled by bizarre causes of death revealed in 17th century Bill of Mortality – including “King’s Evil” and “Rising of the lights”

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BRITS have been left baffled by the list of bizarre causes of death in London in a 17th century Bill of Mortality - including...

Metal detectorist shares 1,300-year-old “find of a lifetime” as museum eyes up item for display

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A METAL detectorist has shared his 1,300-year-old "find of a lifetime" as a local museum has eyed up the item for display. Dave Tomlinson found...

National Museums Scotland acquires rare Medieval sword pommel

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NATIONAL Museums Scotland (NMS) has acquired an extremely rare gold sword pommel, created around 700AD.  Discovered in Stirlingshire, the object is one of the first...

Expert Scottish bladesmith takes on two Italian apprentices

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By Oliver Farrimond An Edinburgh swordmaker has taken on two Italian apprentices. Paul MacDonald, of MacDonald Armouries, has employed Marco Danelli, 30, and Dario Batzella, 20,...

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