Articles and Features

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  The Haunted Library of Gwydir Castle: Knowledge, Silence, and Memory

  The library at Gwydir Castle has long been associated with quiet disturbances and a lingering sense of presence. This article explores the history, folklore, and… read on

  31st January 2026

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  The Tragic Tale of Denbigh Castle’s Boy in the Window

  Visitors to Denbigh Castle have long reported seeing a young boy standing silently in an upper window. This quiet legend explores the history, folklore, and… read on

  31st January 2026

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  The Meaning of the Ankh and Cross in Medieval Europe

  Introduction – Two Symbols, One Mystery The ankh, an ancient Egyptian symbol of life, and the Christian cross, emblem of salvation, might seem worlds apart.… read on

  6th November 2025

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  Wolves and Knots: Medieval Power and Protection Symbols

  Wolves symbolised courage and danger in the Middle Ages, while knotwork patterns represented eternity and protection. Together, they formed powerful medieval symbols of strength and… read on

  2nd October 2025

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  The Symbolism of the Grim Reaper in Medieval and Gothic Tradition

  The Dark Figure at the Door Few images strike fear and fascination quite like the Grim Reaper. Cloaked in black, carrying a scythe, this skeletal… read on

  30th September 2025

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  Fortune Telling and Divination in the Middle Ages

  In the Middle Ages, people sought answers amid uncertainty through divination, blending pagan and Christian beliefs despite Church condemnation. Common methods included astrology, scrying, and… read on

  25th September 2025