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Knights of the Round Table (1953)

TBT: Knights of the Round Table (1953)

Trystan L. Bass May 11, 2023

Nothing says “medieval cliches” like a 1950s take on Arthurian legend, and the second...

TBT: The White Queen (2013), Ep. 2

Sarah Lorraine February 23, 2023

Episode 2 of The White Queen (2013) begins with Elizabeth Woodville’s coronation as Queen of...

TBT: The White Queen (2013), Ep. 1

Sarah Lorraine February 16, 2023

I’ve resisted watching The White Queen (2013) for, gosh, pretty much 10 years because...

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Hats Aren’t Just for Losers – The Research

Trystan L. Bass December 13, 2022

Before World War II, hats were an essential part of western fashion for both...

The Hollow Crown: The Wars of the Roses (2016)

Top 5 Hennins in Historical Costume Movies & TV Shows

Kendra April 8, 2022

I’m not our resident medievalist — that honor goes to Sarah — but there’s...

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WCW: Maid Marian

Kendra March 9, 2022

Well, we can’t cover Robin Hood without looking at Maid Marian! The legendary medieval...

The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc (1999)

A Tale of Two Joans

Trystan L. Bass March 10, 2015

Joan of Arc, Jeanne d’Arc, the Maid of Orléans, St. Joan — this peasant...