Born #OTD in 1350: Vincent Ferrer, Spanish missionary and saint Vincent was worked tirelessly to end the Western Schism and traveled Western Europe preaching the gospel. Vincent died in 1419 and was canonized by Pope Callixtus III in 1455. #medievalsky #missionary

Return to Westeros in the exciting new series 𝗔 𝗞𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗞𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗱𝗼𝗺𝘀. Set 100 years before the events of Game of Thrones. Now steaming on HBO & Sky

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Come nerd out over castles, heraldry and Viking raids with the fastest-growing medieval community on Discord: The Medieval Archives.🏰 Join the ranks: discord.gg/adcpgvZDwA #Medieval #Discord #MiddleAges #Medievalsky

The Anglo-Saxon Chronicles documented over 1100 years of #medieval England history. Here’s what was recorded about the tumultuous year of 1066, one of the most pivotal years in English history. medievalarchives.com/2026/01/14/a...

Was the Legend a lie?? A24 releases the first trailer for the upcoming movie, "The Death of Robin Hood" starring Hugh Jackman and Jodi Comer #trailer #robinhood #medievalsky

Died #OTD in 1283: Wen Tianxiang, Chinese general, scholar and one of the 'Three Loyal Princes of the Song' All men are mortal, but my loyalty will illuminate the annals of history forever. ~Wen Tianxiang #history #China #SongDynasty

Died #OTD in 1400: Thomas Holland, 1st Duke of Surrey; nephew to King Richard II Thomas Holland, along with his uncle the Earl of Huntingdon plotted to kill King Henry IV and free Richard II. The plot was the "Epiphany Rising" The "Epiphany Rising" failed and Holland was executed for treason

#OTD in 1066 - Harold Godwinson is crowned King of England Another day on the path to the Norman Invasion #1066 #NormanInvasion #kingofengland

#OTD in 1066 - King Edward the Confessor of England dies childless beginning a year long succession crisis All year long we'll explore the tumultuous year of 1066 on Medieval Archives. Stay Tune! #1066 #succession #crisis #england #NormanInvasion

Coloring isn't just for kids! 🎨✨ Check out 'BESTIARY: Fantastical Creatures & Enchanted Beasts,' a new medieval and fantasy-inspired adult coloring book. 🐉 #medievalsky #coloringbook #adultcoloring #dragon

John Man's latest book is out! Conquering the North – China, Russia, Mongolia: 2,000 Years of Conflict #medievalsky #bookreview #mongolia #china

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#OTD in 1408 - Sigismund of Luxembourg, then King of Hungary (and later Holy Roman Emperor), established the Order of the Dragon (Societas Draconistarum) #Medievalsky

Died #OTD in 1437: Sigismund of Luxembourg, Holy Roman Emperor, King of Hungary, Croatia, Germany, and Bohemia, died in Znojmo. He was the driving force behind the Council of Constance, which successfully ended the Western Schism, a massive crisis where three rival Popes all claimed legitimacy.

🇻🇦 The Pope Who Faced the Pestilence! #OTD in 1352, the Catholic Church mourned the passing of a remarkable leader; 𝗣𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗩𝗜 died in Avignon, France of natural causes. Pope Clement VI is best known for his papacy during the terrifying Black Death

#OTD in 771 Carloman I, the co-King of the Franks, died Carloman had ruled alongside his more famous older brother, Charlemagne. With Carloman's death, Charlemagne immediately became the sole King of the Franks, consolidating power over the entire kingdom.

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#OTD in 1120: The White Ship sinks in the English Channel, drowning Prince William Adelin, son of Henry I of England The death of William leads to a 19 year period of civil war called The Anarchy #medievalsky

#OTD in 1248: In the middle of the night the north side of Mont Granier suddenly collapsed, it is one of the largest rockslides in Europe Five villages were completely destroyed by the Mont Granier rockslide: Cognin, Vourey, Saint-André, Granier, Saint-Pérange

#OTD in 1307 - Pope Clement V issues the papal bull Pastoralis Praeeminentiae instructing Christian monarchs to arrest all #Templars #medievalsky

This is how the Little Ice Age started in the 14th Century. Find out all the details in our latest #podcast episode! medievalarchives.com/97

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John the Fearless was brutally assassinated under the banner of truce. Find out why Dauphin Charles ordered the assassination and the devastating consequences for France. medievalarchives.com/95

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When he opened the third seal, I heard the third living creature say, "Come!" And I looked, and behold, a black horse! And its rider had a pair of scales in his hand. The 3rd horse of the apocalypse was released and famine spread across the land! The Great Famine of 1315 in our latest #podcast

🌾 Famine. Rain. Desperation. In 1315, Europe’s golden age drowned in endless storms and died of starvation Discover how the Great Famine of 1315 reshaped the medieval world and began the Crisis of the Late Middle Ages on our latest #podcast episode #medievalsky #GreatFamine

Born #OTD in 1479: Joanna I 'the Mad' Queen of Castile and León Want to know why Joanna was Mad? Find out in our 'Mad Monarchs' podcast lesson www.medievalarchives.com/31

Died #OTD in 1147: Robert Fitzroy, 1st Earl of Gloucester, English politician and illegitimate son of King Henry I of England

Get ready for #Halloween night by listening to this podcast episode. The flesh eating zombies are waiting!

Feeling the Halloween spirit? 🎃 Jump into our collection of Medieval Halloween #Podcast episodes! medievalarchives.com/halloweenpod...#Podcast #medievalsky #halloween

🎃 NEW #PODCAST EPISODE: TALES OF MEDIEVAL REVENGE! 💀 Explore the dark genius of Edgar Allan Poe in this special Halloween episode. Hear the chilling stories of a court jester's deadly plot of revenge in "Hop-Frog" and a perfect act of vengeance in the catacombs of "The Cask of Amontillado."

Died today in 996: Hugh Capet, King of France; founder of and first king from the House of Capet #medievalsky #history

Died #OTD in 741: Charles 'The Hammer' Martel, leader of the Franks, ‘Defender of the Christian Faith’ and the father of the Carolingian Empire #history #medievalsky

Died #OTD in 1383 - King Fernando 'The Handsome' dies without a male heir to the Portuguese throne, starting a two year period of civil war and disorder #history #medievalsky

Explore our full catalog of #Halloween #podcast episodes featuring witches, zombies, serial killers, haunted castles, and more! 🎃👻 Check them out!

Died #OTD in 1422: King Charles VI 'the Mad' of #France #medievalsky #middleages

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#OTD London Tornado of 1091: A F4 tornado rips through the heart of London destroying the London Bridge & St. Mary-le-Bow church William of Malmesbury described it as "a great spectacle for those watching from afar, but a terrifying experience for those standing near" Yeah, that's every tornado

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And out of the darkness the zombie did call True pain and suffering he brought to them all Away ran the children to hide in their beds For fear that the devil would chop off their heads (by Rob Zombie) Check out the #Medieval Zombies, ghouls and creatures that go bump in the night

A child crowned “king” A queen who turned crusades into conversions. A saint who ruled with wisdom, faith, and fire. This is the story of Jadwiga of Poland (1373–1399) Europe’s youngest monarch, a unifier of nations, and the only queen ever canonized. 🧵 #Medieval #history #poland

#OTD in 1066 - Battle of Hastings: On Senlac Hill, 7 miles from Hastings, William the Conqueror defeats and kills King Harold II of England

🚨 NEW #PODCAST EPISODE ALERT! 🚨 The man who earned his name. 🗡️ Our new episode explores the legacy of John the Fearless, Duke of Burgundy. From brutal assassinations to Civil War, His ambition changed the course of French history Listen now! #Medievalsky #JohnTheFearless #Burgundy #HistoryPodcast

The Codex Gigas, Latin for Giant book measures over 3 feet long, 2 feet wide, 9 inches thick, over 500 fully illuminated pages and weighing in at 170 pounds! Find out why it's called the Devil's Bible in this #podcast episode #illuminated #book #gigas #medieval #Halloween

It's a chilly, gloomy fall day here. Perfect time to grab a hot drink and learn about the Witch of Kilkenny. 🧙‍♀️ 'Tis the season...🍁☕️ #witch #kilkenny #Halloween2025

Died today in 1283: Dafydd ap Gruffydd, Prince of Wales Dafydd ap Gruffydd, prince of Gwynedd in Wales, is the first nobleman executed by being hanged, drawn and quartered. (Edward I would use the same execution method 22 years later on William Wallace)