New Medieval Books: The Roman Curia
How is the Papacy structured? This book delves into the intricate government and administration of the Papacy and Vatican City, tracing many of its foundational elements back to their medieval origins.
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New Medieval Books: The Roman Curia
How is the Papacy structured? This book delves into the intricate government and administration of the Papacy and Vatican City, tracing many of its foundational elements back to their medieval origins.
Were the Crusader States Penal Colonies?
The population of the crusader states was not representative of normal demographics. Perhaps ironically, for societies with a heavily religious foundation, a disproportionate number of those who came to the crusader states were criminals.
New Medieval Books: Politics and Society in Mid Thirteenth-Century England
The English government under King Henry III faced significant political turmoil as tensions between the crown and the nobility escalated. This book delves into how these clashes culminated in a crisis and explores their broader implications for the course of English history.
Uncovering Rungholt: Secrets of a Lost Medieval Town in the North Sea
Beneath the tidal flats of the North Sea lie the remnants of Rungholt, a medieval town lost to a storm in 1362. Recent discoveries are shedding light on its wealthy past and the fragile balance between human ambition and nature’s power.
Who Lived in Early Medieval Flanders? DNA Reveals the Answer
Who lived in Flanders during the 7th century, and where did they come from? New DNA research from Merovingian graves in Koksijde has uncovered surprising insights into the region’s diverse ancestral origins.
Your Horoscope from the Middle Ages
Even in the Middle Ages, people turned to their horoscopes for guidance. This 15th-century astrology guide reveals advice for everyday life, from what…
New Medieval Books: The Medieval Persian Gulf
Although the Persian Gulf was not as prosperous or influential in the Middle Ages as it is today, the region boasts a fascinating history. This book delves into its communities, exploring their ethnic and religious dynamics alongside their trade activities.
New York University hosts exhibition on Islamic Spain
Running until March 2, 2025, this is the first U.S. exhibition dedicated to the magnificent palace-city of Madinat al-Zahra, built near present-day Córdoba, Spain.
A Renaissance Fencing Master on the Tyson-Paul Fight
Can age and experience triumph over youth and raw strength in combat sports? Drawing on wisdom from Renaissance fencing masters and modern martial arts, this article explores how the Mike Tyson-Jake Paul fight mirrors centuries-old debates on the limits of athleticism and honour.
Medieval Daily Life on Birchbark
When Russian archaeologists uncovered a piece of birchbark in 1951, they stumbled upon a remarkable glimpse into the everyday lives of medieval people.
New Medieval Books: How the West Became Antisemitic
Exploring the tense and evolving rivalry between Christians and Jews in medieval Europe, this examination reveals how religious confrontations transformed into a deep-seated anti-Semitic ideology. What began as theological disputes increasingly took on racial overtones, laying the groundwork for a form of hatred that would persist and evolve into the modern era.
30 English Sayings We Got From The Middle Ages
Here are 30 popular English sayings that we inherited from the Middle Ages.
Björn Weiler passes away
Björn Weiler, a Professor of History at Aberystwyth University, and a leading scholar of medieval European political history, has passed away.
‘You Talk, We Act’: A Remarkable Dialogue from the Middle Ages
This remarkable text captures a dialogue between a Parisian Master of Theology and a Beguine, recorded in the late 13th century.
Why Writing Women Back into History Matters
Rediscovering remarkable historical figures such as the Birka Warrior Woman, Hildegard of Bingen, and King Jadwiga offers a fresh perspective to understand an era often dismissed as ‘nasty, brutish, and short’.
New Medieval Books: The Green Ages
Can we learn from people in the Middle Ages when it comes to living sustainably? This book examines topics such as recycling, microfinance and minimalism to show how the medieval world offers lessons to the modern one.
The Fall of Constantinople, Pope Pius II, and the Birth of Europe, with Nancy Bisaha
A conversation with Nancy Bisaha about the origins of the idea of “Europe” as a place of identity and not just geography. One of its first theorists was the Italian humanist Aeneas Piccolomini (later Pope Pius II), who was in part reacting to the fall of Constantinople to the Ottoman Turks. The problem of whom to include and exclude as Europeans was there from the start. We talk about Aeneas himself and the siege of the City.
Medieval Christmas Cards from Medievalists.net
Looking for Christmas Cards with a medieval theme? We have set up a shop on Redbubble, a global online marketplace. Check out the Christmas Cards we have created!
New Medieval Books: Early English Queens, 850-1000
A look at queenship in early medieval England, this book focuses on three women: Æthelflæd, Lady of the Mercians, Eadgifu of Wessex, and Ælfthryth, Queen of the English. It examines the nature and role of their authority when it came to ruling England.
The Otherworld with Lisa Bitel – The Medieval Podcast, Episode 265
A place of supernatural encounters both incredibly good and spectacularly bad, the Otherworld featured in stories and songs throughout the Middle Ages, especially on the storied isle of Ireland. This week on The Medieval Podcast, Danièle speaks with Lisa Bitel about what the Otherworld was like, why Otherworldly beings were interested in humankind, and where we find these enchanting stories.
A Medieval Great Helm, a Terracota Horse, and Odin’s Head go up for auction
Apollo Art Auctions is holding its Ancient Art and Antiquities auction on Sunday, November 18th. Dozens of medieval items will be going up for bid. Here are a few of the featured items going up for sale.
King Arthur’s Hall is 5,500 years old, study finds
A historic site in Cornwall linked to King Arthur has been found to be 5,500 years old, which is 4,000 years older than previously thought. Known as King Arthur’s Hall, it has long believed to an important historic monument.
New Medieval Books: Cistercian Horizons
This open-access book contains 18 articles about the Cistercians, one of medieval Europe’s most important monastic orders. The essays examine how these monks operated and the many manuscripts they left behind.
The 7 Rules You Need to Follow to Survive a Medieval Fairy Tale
Think you’d survive a medieval fairy tale? Discover the seven unbreakable rules that determined who thrived—and who perished—in tales filled with magic, monsters, and moral twists.
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New Medieval Books: The Roman Curia
How is the Papacy structured? This book delves into the intricate government and administration of the Papacy and Vatican City, tracing many of its foundational elements back to their medieval origins.
New Medieval Books: Politics and Society in Mid Thirteenth-Century England
New Medieval Books: The Medieval Persian Gulf
New Medieval Books: How the West Became Antisemitic
New Medieval Books: The Green Ages
New Medieval Books: Early English Queens, 850-1000
New Medieval Books: Cistercian Horizons
New Medieval Books: In Plain Sight
New Medieval Books: Hariulf’s History of St Riquier
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The Fall of Constantinople, Pope Pius II, and the Birth of Europe, with Nancy Bisaha
A conversation with Nancy Bisaha about the origins of the idea of “Europe” as a place of identity and not just geography. One of its first theorists was the Italian humanist Aeneas Piccolomini (later Pope Pius II), who was in part reacting to the fall of Constantinople to the Ottoman Turks. The problem of whom to include and exclude as Europeans was there from the start. We talk about Aeneas himself and the siege of the City.
The Otherworld with Lisa Bitel – The Medieval Podcast, Episode 265
A place of supernatural encounters both incredibly good and spectacularly bad, the Otherworld featured in stories and songs throughout the Middle Ages, especially on the storied isle of Ireland. This week on The Medieval Podcast, Danièle speaks with Lisa Bitel about what the Otherworld was like, why Otherworldly beings were interested in humankind, and where we find these enchanting stories.
Latin Words in Ancient and Byzantine Greek, with Eleanor Dickey
Byzantium & Friends, Episode 122: A conversation with Eleanor Dickey on Latin words in ancient and Byzantine Greek. Eleanor has tracked them down and compiled them in a specialized dictionary, where she also offers new arguments about when, how, and why they were borrowed by Greek-speakers. It reaches down to 600 AD, but many of them survived later too, even into modern spoken Greek.
Bad Chaucer with Tison Pugh – The Medieval Podcast, Episode 264
When it comes to classics of literature, it can feel like there’s a lot of pressure to nod along with the crowd and say that some authors are just brilliant, full stop. But sometimes even great literature isn’t so great. This week on The Medieval Podcast, Danièle speaks with Tison Pugh about the good, the bad, and the downright ugly in Geoffrey Chaucer’s The Canterbury Tales.
Medieval Riga with Kevin O’Connor – The Medieval Podcast, Episode 263
This week on The Medieval Podcast, Danièle speaks with Kevin O’Connor about medieval Riga, its tumultuous place as a trading post between West and East – as well as war between bishops and crusaders – and how its medieval history plays out in today’s politics.
The Green Ages with Annette Kehnel – The Medieval Podcast, Episode 262
New and high-tech solutions for a sustainable future are being proposed on the daily, but what if some of the best ideas actually reside in the past? This week on The Medieval Podcast, Danièle speaks with Annette Kehnel about the way medieval communities shared, recycled, and even upcycled.