“In writing it may be spoke”: The Politics of Women’s Letter-Writing, 1377-1603
Examining significant moments of women’s letter-writing from throughout the late medieval and early modern periods, I argue that the epistolary genre enabled fifteenth- and sixteenth-century women to craft representations of themselves on paper that preserved their modesty yet allowed them to intervene in the public sphere.
Recent archaeological finds include medieval chapel, prison underneath castle
Several archaeological finds were announced in the last week, including the discovery of a chapel belonging to the medieval bishops of Aberdeen, a…
Holy War and the Medieval Lawyers
In order to make sense out of the ways in which medieval writers dealt with holy war, it is necessary to look first at the problem of war and its place in the juridical structure, as medieval lawyers saw it.
Study: Charlemagne was very tall, but not robust
According to a recently published study, the Carolingian Emperor Charlemagne (ca. 747–814) was taller than most of his subjects, but not overweight. The…
Leicestershire’s secret castles revealed!
How many castles can you think of in Leicestershire and Rutland? Ashby de la Zouch, Kirby Muxloe and Belvoir Castles tend to spring…
Article on Old English Bede, Book on Frankish Formulae, win Royal Historical Society prizes
The Royal Historical Society announced their awards for outstanding historical scholarship and achievement earlier this summer, and two young medievalists came out as…
Medieval Hall in Wales to be preserved, turned into holiday home
A medieval hall house is set to become a holiday rental home, after funding was provided to restore the property. The National Heritage…
Castle for Sale: Castiglione Castle on Capri
The history of this castle on the Italian island of Capri dates back to the Roman period, when the place served as one…
Building the Medieval World
Building the Medieval World By Christine Sciacca J.Paul Getty Museum / British Library, 2010 ISBN: 978-1-60606-006-3 Some of the great and lasting achievements…
The 13th Warrior
The 13th Warrior, starring Antonio Banderas, was released in 1999. It was based on the novel Eaters of the Dead, by Michael Crichton.…
Volunteers needed for Oystermouth Castle
Roger Parmiter, Chair of the Friends of Oystermouth Castle in Wales, is looking for volunteers to play a part in safeguarding their local…
Medieval roof finial discovered in London
A rare find has been uncovered from the shores of the Thames by the Museum of London. A clay medieval roof finial was…
The Autobiography of Guibert of Nogent
Identity in History Episode 3: Medieval Religious Identities Richard Godbehere examines the Autobiography of Guibert de Nogent: “Here we look at the definitions…
Medieval Academy of America decides to keep its annual meeting in Arizona
The Medieval Academy of America announced today that its 2011 annual meeting will still be held in Arizona. The academic organization was under…
The Sims Medieval to be launched in spring 2011
Electronic Arts (EA) has announced that they will be releasing The Sims: Medieval in the spring of 2011. The developers say it will…
Captive Queen: A Novel of Eleanor of Aquitaine
Captive Queen: A Novel of Eleanor of Aquitaine By Alison Weir Ballantine Books, 2010 ISBN: 978-0-345-51187-4 Publisher’s Synopsis: Nearing her thirtieth birthday, Eleanor has…
Groundbreaking Stained Glass Journal celebrates fourth anniversary
Vidimus, the on-line journal of Stained Glass studies, is soon to celebrate its fourth anniversary. The Journal, launched in late 2006, is the…
New World Heritage Sites include medieval Albi, Tabriz
The World Heritage Committee of UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization), which has been meeting for the last several days in…
BBC to explore the legacy of the Normans
The BBC is to provide viewers with a definitive look at a seminal period of history, the resonances of which can still be…
Professor to research French Knight-Poet, Oton de Granson
Joan Grenier-Winther, a professor of French at the Washington State University Vancouver, has received a grant to translate the love poetry of a…