A medieval woodland manor: Hanley Castle, Worcestershire
A medieval woodland manor: Hanley Castle, Worcestershire By James Patrick Toomey Ph.D. thesis, University of Birmingham (1997) Abstract: A woodland manor in the…
The idea of paradigm in church history: the notion of papal monarchy in the thirteenth century, from Innocent III to Boniface VIII
The idea of paradigm in church history: the notion of papal monarchy in the thirteenth century, from Innocent III to Boniface VIII By…
Lords and Lordship in the British Isles in the Late Middle Ages
Lords and Lordship in the British Isles in the Late Middle Ages By Rees Davies, edited by Brendan Smith Oxford University Press, 2009…
Tilling the Hateful Earth: Agricultural Production and Trade in the Late Antique East
Tilling the Hateful Earth: Agricultural Production and Trade in the Late Antique East By Michael Decker Oxford University Press, 2009 ISBN: 978-0-19-956528-3 This…
Parks in Medieval England
Parks in Medieval England By S.A. Mileson Oxford University Press, 2009 ISBN: 978-0-19-956567-2 Parks were prominent and, indeed, controversial features of the medieval…
Theodore Balsamon’s Canonical Images of Women
Theodore Balsamon’s Canonical Images of Women Viscuso, Patrick Greek, Roman and Byzantine Studies, articles (2004 – 2008) Abstract The jurist Balsamon, in the…
The Marian Relics at Constantinople
The Marian Relics at Constantinople Wortley, John Greek, Roman and Byzantine Studies, articles (2004 – 2008) Abstract A reassessment of the literary evidence…
Scholiasts and Commentators
Scholiasts and Commentators Wilson, Nigel Greek, Roman and Byzantine Studies, articles (2004 – 2008) Abstract The diversity and the weaknesses and value of…
The Fulcum, the Late Roman and Byzantine Testudo: the Germanization of Roman Infantry Tactics?
The Fulcum, the Late Roman and Byzantine Testudo: the Germanization of Roman Infantry Tactics? Rance, Philip Greek, Roman and Byzantine Studies, articles online…
Guide to Medieval Lincoln
One of England’s oldest towns, Lincoln has a very interesting medieval history. This guide will point some of the historic sites in Lincoln…
A Reconstruction of the Flora and Vegetation in the Central Area of Early Medieval Kiev, Ukraine, Based on the Results of Palynological Investigations
A Reconstruction of the Flora and Vegetation in the Central Area of Early Medieval Kiev, Ukraine, Based on the Results of Palynological Investigations…
Millennialism and Jubilee Tradition in Early Rus’ History and Historiography
Millennialism and Jubilee Tradition in Early Rus’ History and Historiography By Aleksej Gippius Ruthenica, Vol.2 (2003) Synopsis: Shows that from the time of…
The Ljudota Sword? An Episode of Contacts Between Britain and Scandinavia in the Late Viking Age
At the end of the 19th century, a sword dating from the Late Viking Age was found near Hvoshcheve village in Ukraine.
Medieval Kiev from the Perspective of an Archaeological Study of the Podil District
Medieval Kiev from the Perspective of an Archaeological Study of the Podil District By Mykhailo Sahaydak Ruthenica, Vol. 4 (2005) Introduction: Archaeological commentary…
The Annals of St. Bertin (839) and Chacanus of the Rhos
The Annals of St. Ber tin (839) and Chacanus of the Rhos By Ildar Garipzanov Ruthenica, Vol. 5 (2006) Introduction: In 839, an…
Dynastic Burials in Kiev before 1240
Dynastic Burials in Kiev before 1240 By Martin Dimnik Ruthenica, Vol. 7 (2008) Introduction: Around 880 Prince Oleg proclaimed Kiev to be the ‘mother…
The Kiev Psalter of 1397: An Analysis
The Kiev Psalter of 1397: An Analysis By Nadezhda Toranova and Erin-Lee McGuire Published online (2003) Introduction: The Kiev Psalter, also called the Spyridon Psalter…
Water in the Landscape of a Town using the example of Gdansk and the Gdansk Conurbation
Water in the Landscape of a Town using the example of Gdansk and the Gdansk Conurbation By Hanna Sienkowska Hydrological Processes and Water Management…
In Our Time
One of the best radio programs for history lovers, In Our Time runs every Thursday at 9:00 am and 9:30 pm. The show…
The Middle Ages on BBC Radio
BBC Radio is considered to be one of the best English-language broadcasters in the world. From comprehensive news to drama, sports and music,…
The Rise And Fall of Markets in Southeast England
The Rise And Fall of Markets in Southeast England By Mate Mavis Canadian Journal of History, Vol.31:2 (1996) Abstract: This article discusses the…
The Mobilization of Labour in the Milling Industry of Thirteenth- and Early Fourteenth-century England
The Mobilization of Labour in the Milling Industry of Thirteenth- and Early Fourteenth-century England By John Langdon Canadian Journal of History, Vol.31:2 (1996)…
Market Towns and the Countryside in Late Medieval England
The shape of hinterlands was influenced by a number of geographical and economic factors. Analysis of debts and records of trade contacts allows us to define the urban hierarchy and the extent of competition between towns.
Price-Setting in English Borough Markets, 1349-1500
This paper will argue that prices of grain and fish, at least, were not in fact fixed by free bargaining between buyers and sellers in medieval English markets. Bargaining may have been standard practice in livestock markets and in some others the evidence remains dark. But in most food markets people who tried to bargain risked a fine.
Wandering Women and Holy Matrons: Women as Pilgrims in the Later Middle Ages
Wandering Women and Holy Matrons: Women as Pilgrims in the Later Middle Ages By Leigh Ann Craig Brill, 2009 ISBN: 9789004174269 This book explores…