Medieval History
The June issue of BBC History Magazine contains three features which have a Medieval focus. It begins with the article ?King John and the French invasion of England?, written by Sean McGlynn, author of Blood Cries Afar: The Forgotten Invasion of England 1216
. McGlynn tells the story of how King John fared in the Baron?s Revolt at the end of his reign, and asks whether he did his subjects a favour by taking his bow at an opportune time.
Next, with Ridley Scott?s Robin Hood now on the big screen with Russell Crowe as the legendary hero, Hugh Doherty's article ?The Real Robin Hoods? looks at the judicial process of outlawry in medieval England and examines what it really meant to be declared an outlaw.
Finally, Mark Glancy reviews three previous Robin Hood films, including Kevin Costner's version in Prince of Thieves, and offers his own views on their performance and historical accuracy. This article, Robin Hood: Three Films, is available online at the BBC History Magazine website.
Robert Attar, Features Editor of BBC History Magazine, commented ?Medieval history is very popular among our readers, judging by our postbag and the success of issues with Medieval themed covers. We?ve been fortunate to have some of the leading Medievalists write for us in recent months on subjects as diverse as Robin Hood, Richard III, Agincourt and the Norman Conquest.?
For more information, please go to the BBC History Magazine website.
- A People?s History Of Robin Hood
In the late 1950s, a handful of peaceniks protested mandatory ROTC on a major U.S. university campus by carrying signs and wearing green buttons. Back when The Adventures of Robin Hood was a giant hit on television, most everybody knew that green was...
- Nottingham Hosts Robin Hood Events And Exhibition
The City of Nottingham has started to cash in on the hype for the upcoming Robin Hood movie by teaming up with Universal Films and director Ridley Scott to create an exhibition at Nottingham Castle and Sherwood Forest. Furthermore, Nottingham City Council...
- Robin Hood Trailer Released
Universal Pictures has released the first trailer for the Robin Hood movie that will be coming out in 2010. Directed by Ridley Scott, the film stars Russell Crowe along with Cate Blanchett and William Hurt. It has been described as a more gritty portrayal...
- Rahman Reviews: Knight, Reading Robin Hood
Sabina Rahman recently reviewed: Stephen Knight, Reading Robin Hood, Manchester: Manchester University Press, 2015, for Medievally Speaking:Reading Robin Hood stands as Stephen Knight?s third book devoted to the outlaw hero, preceded by Robin...
- 'negative' Attitude To Robin Hood
A Scottish expert has uncovered a medieval document suggesting negative attitudes towards Robin Hood. The story of how Robin and his men stole from the rich to give to the poor has long been part of English folklore. However, Julian Luxford of St Andrews...
Medieval History
BBC History Magazine's June issue has a medieval focus
. McGlynn tells the story of how King John fared in the Baron?s Revolt at the end of his reign, and asks whether he did his subjects a favour by taking his bow at an opportune time. Next, with Ridley Scott?s Robin Hood now on the big screen with Russell Crowe as the legendary hero, Hugh Doherty's article ?The Real Robin Hoods? looks at the judicial process of outlawry in medieval England and examines what it really meant to be declared an outlaw.
Finally, Mark Glancy reviews three previous Robin Hood films, including Kevin Costner's version in Prince of Thieves, and offers his own views on their performance and historical accuracy. This article, Robin Hood: Three Films, is available online at the BBC History Magazine website.
Robert Attar, Features Editor of BBC History Magazine, commented ?Medieval history is very popular among our readers, judging by our postbag and the success of issues with Medieval themed covers. We?ve been fortunate to have some of the leading Medievalists write for us in recent months on subjects as diverse as Robin Hood, Richard III, Agincourt and the Norman Conquest.?
For more information, please go to the BBC History Magazine website.
- A People?s History Of Robin Hood
In the late 1950s, a handful of peaceniks protested mandatory ROTC on a major U.S. university campus by carrying signs and wearing green buttons. Back when The Adventures of Robin Hood was a giant hit on television, most everybody knew that green was...
- Nottingham Hosts Robin Hood Events And Exhibition
The City of Nottingham has started to cash in on the hype for the upcoming Robin Hood movie by teaming up with Universal Films and director Ridley Scott to create an exhibition at Nottingham Castle and Sherwood Forest. Furthermore, Nottingham City Council...
- Robin Hood Trailer Released
Universal Pictures has released the first trailer for the Robin Hood movie that will be coming out in 2010. Directed by Ridley Scott, the film stars Russell Crowe along with Cate Blanchett and William Hurt. It has been described as a more gritty portrayal...
- Rahman Reviews: Knight, Reading Robin Hood
Sabina Rahman recently reviewed: Stephen Knight, Reading Robin Hood, Manchester: Manchester University Press, 2015, for Medievally Speaking:Reading Robin Hood stands as Stephen Knight?s third book devoted to the outlaw hero, preceded by Robin...
- 'negative' Attitude To Robin Hood
A Scottish expert has uncovered a medieval document suggesting negative attitudes towards Robin Hood. The story of how Robin and his men stole from the rich to give to the poor has long been part of English folklore. However, Julian Luxford of St Andrews...