Articles written by Alistair Murphy

An easy two day hike in Craigieburn Forest Park on New Zealand's south island

Dec 27, 2008 - Alistair Murphy

A very popular and relatively easy four day hike in Fiordland National Park on New Zealand's south island

Dec 27, 2008 - Alistair Murphy

This is a demanding multi day walk in Mt Aspiring and Fiordland National Parks on New Zealand's beautiful south island

Dec 23, 2008 - Alistair Murphy

This demanding day hike offers stunning scenery and a real challenge for even the toughest hiker.

Dec 7, 2008 - Alistair Murphy

The purpose of the castle was highly symbolic in medieval society as it served not just as a home but also as a projection of power.

Nov 22, 2008 - Alistair Murphy

The death of Henry I in 1135 and the confusion over the succession that followed split the political community and sowed the seeds of civil war in England

Nov 14, 2008 - Alistair Murphy

Avalanche Peak is a demanding day walk in Arthur's Pass National Park on New Zealand's beautiful south island

Nov 3, 2008 - Alistair Murphy

In 1153 King Stephen and Henry of Anjou were forced by the nobility to agree terms for peace. This brought the civil war to a close and gave birth to the Angevin state

Oct 26, 2008 - Alistair Murphy

During the post conquest period the place of the Jewish community within society and more importantly their money lending activities became a contentious political issue.

Oct 25, 2008 - Alistair Murphy

A hike in North Yorkshire requiring moderate fitness and combining panoramic scenery, limestone bluffs, local history and native wildlife with a classic glacial valley.

Oct 17, 2008 - Alistair Murphy