The case of who killed the Princes in the Tower is one of the most infamous unsolved crimes in British history. The young princes have captured the imaginations of historians and armchair detectives alike. What do we know about the…
If you have played Assassin’s Creed Valhalla you will know Sigurd Snake in the Eye is the best friend of the game’s protagonist Eivor. How much of the game is accurate and who was Sigurd Snake in the Eye? This…
If you have played Assassin’s Creed Valhalla or hold a general interest in Viking and Saxon history, you will have undoubtedly come across the name Ivar the Boneless. The man himself is somewhat of a mystery, from the reason behind…
Continuing on my little diversion down the side streets and into the dark and enchanting world of whisky, I thought I would tell you a little bit about the origins of whisky. What Does Whiskey Mean? Whiskey has a bit…
For centuries, medieval castles were used for a range of purposes, including defence, governance and of course, for living in. Because the Medieval period spanned centuries, there are very few facts that would apply to all castles of the period.…
For long time Immortal Wordsmith readers, you will know that there is nothing we like to do better than explore. Whether it be abandoned places, museums or castles, we are always keen to find out what mysteries await us around the corner. Our anticipation…
I was recently commissioned to work for a leading whisky distillery which has been an exciting and challenging new project for me to take on. Made even more so because I am learning on a steep learning curve about whisky…
About half hour’s drive from me is a place called Coalhouse Fort which was used during both world wars and dates all the way back to Tudor times. It is a pretty unusual place to visit and without an active…
I have been meaning to visit Woolpit for a while now. Since we set up the new version of Immortal Wordsmith and focused on pursuing creative goals, I have had a million and one ideas flood through. In a way,…