Matter of the Greenwood: The Saracen outlaw
Since the 1980s, most major new Robin Hood stories have included a Muslim Merry Man – but how much further back does the character go?...
Pirate Corner: Modern Myths and Counter-Myths
I examine some of the curious misapprehensions surrounding Golden Age piracy. Content note: murder by drowning. The popular image of the...
Matter of the Greenwood: Maid Marian - Evolution
In the second part of my piece on Marian, I investigate how her legend has evolved down to the present day. Image: Bernadette O'Farrell...
Matter of the Greenwood: Maid Marian - Origins
An investigation into the roots of Marian's role in the Robin Hood legend. Content note: sexual harrassment; abduction. Image: tomb...
Review: Arthur's Legacy, by Tyler R. Tichelaar
I review a fascinating new Arthurian novel by the owner of the Children of Arthur blog. It is remarkable, given how much the potency of...
Pirate Corner: The kilted buccaneer
The swashbuckling story of "Red Legs" Greaves fascinated me as a child. Here, I look into the evidence to see if it actually happened....