Luke Daly
@LukeDaly99
PhD in Medieval History at UEA researching the financial accounts of 13th c. Canterbury Cathedral | Author of Medieval Saints and Their Sins w/ @penswordbooks!
a PHENOMENAL review of my book! It is so touching and inspiring to hear someone be totally absorbed and encapsulated by what you've produced. If this entices you, you can get a copy of my book on amazon or the @penswordbooks website: shorturl.at/soXbz

An incredible turnout for the Norwich Lanes Festival as we had crowds flocking to see our Buhurt exhibition fights and discussions of arms and armour. Myself and our club, Norwich Medieval Combat, love to put on such events in Norwich and across the UK to spread awareness for…



The @ChalkeFestival is next week! Please say hello to our wonderful experts! Have a fantastic week!
Only a week until I take to the stage at @ChalkeFestival and sit down with author Amy Jeffs to talk about medieval saints. I hope to see all the fans and roadies of 'Medieval Saints and Their Sins'. See you on the 28th at 4:30pm at the Henge Tent!
Have you enjoyed this week’s episode? 🎧✨ Support the author, and me 📚❤️ by buying a copy of "Saints and Sinners" by @LukeDaly99 through the History Rage Bookshop! 📖 Buy the book: uk.bookshop.org/a/10120/978139… Listen now 🎧 pod.fo/e/2da50a #medieval #History #Podcast…
🚨 THIS WEEK🚨 Uncover the myths of medieval religion with historian @LukeDaly99 ! 📜 Did everyone blindly follow the church? Find out in our latest episode! 🎧 #HistoryRage #MediaevalMysteries Listen now 🎧 pod.fo/e/2da50a #medieval #History #Podcast
I’m so excited to be part of the @ChalkeFestival! I will be sitting down with Amy Jeffs on Saturday 28th June to talk about all things Medieval Saints! Along side this, I’ll be joining a fantastic line-up of emerging historians, authors, and storytellers who are shaking things…

🚨 THIS WEEK🚨 💰 The Church’s stance on usury was clear—but its actions weren’t. @LukeDaly99 examines how financial necessity led to contradictions, showing the gap between doctrine and reality. #MedievalMoney #HistoryMatters Listen now 🎧 pod.fo/e/2da50a #medieval…
🚨 COMING TOMORROW🚨 🏰 Explore the myths and truths of medieval religion with historian @LukeDaly99 . Was everyone a devout believer? Tune in to find out! 🎧 #HistoryRage #MediaevalMysteries
🚨 NEW EPISODE 🚨 Join us on a journey through mediaeval Europe with historian @LukeDaly99 . Uncover the myths surrounding mediaeval religion and the church's influence. Listen now! #HistoryRage #MediaevalEurope Listen now 🎧 pod.fo/e/2da50a #medieval #History #Podcast
One for the #latinists and #medievalists out there. Having difficulty with this expense from 13th century Canterbury Priory: - Suuelpanes - Pesepanes Cannot find a translation! Please help!!

Meet the Future of History. We're shining a light on the next generation of historians, authors & storytellers @ChalkeFestival 2025. Bold ideas. Fresh voices. Big impact. 🎟️ Discover more: history-hub.chalkefestival.com/history-hub/ch… #ChalkeIntroduces #NextGen @history_alice
👑 A new pope has chosen the name Leo XIV — but what does that really mean? Read here: medievallatin.com/post/the-new-p… In the history of the Catholic Church, papal names are never accidental. They’re statements of identity, intent, and direction. I’ve written an article exploring the…
🎧 History Rage Series 17 launches Monday 5th May! This season we’re raging with: @neilbuttery – Medieval table manners @n_rh1992 – Civil Defence in WWII Diane Watt – Autonomy of medieval women @LukeDaly99 – Religion & medieval thought @KeithLoweAuthor – Italy…
For easter I embarked on a 60km pilgrimage along the Walsingham Way — a historic route from Norwich Cathedral to the holy village of Walsingham in Norfolk, once one of medieval Europe’s most important pilgrimage destinations. You can watch here: youtu.be/JdfMth8C-Rc In…

I had the great pleasure in interviewing Ryan GIlmartin, the creator of a new play 'Henry VIII Used To Hate Us' which is due to be touring Lincolnshire very soon. It brings together folklore, history, food, and music to dive into the depths of Lincolnshire's long overlooked…
Just wanted to showcase a cool project a friend of mine is doing - he is eagerly reigniting the game of Hofamterspiel, a 15th century courtly card game. The cards, using authentic medieval images, are really cool and he has put in a lot of time and research to get this project…

I originally wrote this book in 2021 to make this essential language more accessible to historians and enthusiasts. Now, in 2025, I am mid-way through a PhD transcribing and examining the financial accounts of 13th century Canterbury and have published two further books. By…