Mythical Britain is the home of Michael Smith - author, printmaker, translator and performer of medieval romances

Medieval graffiti provides a fascinating insight into life six centuries ago. Here, we look at six churches to learn about their secrets

An explanation of the translation approach undertaken to create the first ever alliterative edition of William of Palerne in modern English.

How a fourteenth-century alliterative romance has come alive once more, richly illustrated with linocut prints.

Michael Smith discusses the Gawain-poet's castle Hautdesert, showing how its place in the landscape reflected the zeitgeist of his time.

A review of Christopher Hadley's fascinating new book about a forgotten Roman Road, RR21b, and the traces it has left behind.

A few years ago, pre lockdown, I took the opportunity to turn off the M4 and track down an astonishing mediaeval sheela na gig sculpture...

Hollow Places is a fascinating examination of how legends grow through time and yet have a basis in truth. A stunning examination of the leg