News in the Middle Ages

Helen Birkett explores the spread of news in the medieval era

Historian Helen Birkett photographed at Corfe Castle.

Published: March 18, 2020 at 5:19 PM

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Historian Helen Birkett explores communication networks and the spread of information and news in the medieval era.

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