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Evidence-Based History Courses
The Truth About
Medieval Britain &
Beyond
Clear, evidence-based courses that cut through the myths — and show you what really happened. No simplification. No Hollywood. Just proper history.
£25
Per course
Lifetime
Access included
★ 4.9
Student rating
No fluff
Evidence-based only
Why the Academy
History as it
History as it
should be taught
Most history content online is simplified, misleading, or designed for entertainment. It tells you the story. It doesn't show you the evidence.
Every Histories & Castles course is built differently — rooted in primary sources, guided by the latest scholarship, and designed to give you genuine understanding, not just a good story.
- Understand what really happened — not the legend
- See the bigger picture behind key events
- Separate myth from verified historical fact
- Learn in a clear, structured way at your own pace
"Most history is told from the top down — through kings and battles. Our courses turn that on its head, showing how events shaped the lives of ordinary people, and what the evidence actually tells us."Histories & Castles Academy
Each course includes:
Video lectures with guided commentary
Quizzes to reinforce your learning
Downloadable study guides
Lifetime access — revisit any time
What You'll Gain
Real Understanding
Go beyond the popular story and grasp what the evidence actually shows about historical events.
The Bigger Picture
See how individual events connect to wider political, religious and social forces shaping Britain.
Myth vs Fact
Learn to distinguish the legend from the historical record — and why the gap matters.
Structured Learning
Each course is carefully sequenced so knowledge builds — no confusion, no jumping around.
The Courses
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The Pendle Witch Trials
Mystery & Intrigue
The Anatomy of a Witch Hunt: The Pendle Trials of 1612
A forensic investigation into one of England's most famous witch trials — separating hysteria, power and evidence from popular myth.
The Historical Search for King Arthur
Legend & Archaeology
The Historical Search for King Arthur
Did Arthur exist? What does the archaeology say? A rigorous look at the evidence behind Britain's most enduring legend.
Secrets of the Knights Templar
Medieval Power
The Secrets of the Knights Templar
Beyond the conspiracy theories — the real history of the most powerful military order in medieval Europe and their dramatic fall.
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Coming Soon
The Vikings — Level 1
Raiders, traders, settlers — a evidence-based look at who the Vikings really were and how they transformed medieval Britain.
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Coming Soon
The Crusades — Level 1
Holy war, politics, and empire — the real motivations, events and consequences of the medieval Crusades.
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Coming Soon
The Black Death — Level 1
How a pandemic reshaped medieval society, power structures and the everyday lives of ordinary people across Britain and Europe.
"More courses on the way: history has a lot of ground to cover."
Enrol in a Course — £25One-off payment · Lifetime access · No subscription
Why These Courses Are Different
History, Seen
History, Seen
Differently
Most history content is simplified, misleading, or designed for entertainment. It gives you a good story. But it doesn't give you the truth.
These courses are built to give you clarity, show you real evidence, and help you understand medieval Britain — and beyond — properly.
Start With a CourseEvidence Over Entertainment
Every claim is grounded in primary sources and scholarship — not popular myth or TV drama.
The View From Below
History isn't just kings and battles. We explore how events shaped the lives of ordinary people.
Myth vs Reality
We actively challenge popular misconceptions and show you what the actual record tells us.
Structured, Not Scattered
Each course is sequenced so your understanding builds — no confusion, no information overload.
Student Reviews
What Our Students Say
★★★★★
"I've read plenty of popular history books but this course gave me something different — real analysis, real evidence. I finally understand what actually happened at Pendle."Margaret H., retired teacher, Yorkshire
★★★★★
"The King Arthur course completely changed how I think about the legend. Fascinating, thorough, and not afraid to challenge what you think you know."James P., history enthusiast, Edinburgh
★★★★★
"Clear, structured, and genuinely gripping. I did the Templar course before a trip to France and it completely transformed how I experienced the sites."Susan K., marketing manager, Bristol
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Start Understanding
History Properly
Choose a course and begin. Each one is £25 with lifetime access — no subscription, no ongoing charges, just great history.
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