Vikings: More social than savage?
A new article have uncovered complex social networks within age-old Icelandic sagas, which challenge the stereotypical image of Vikings as unworldly, violent savages.
Massive volcanic explosion from 1257 took place on Indonesian island, researchers find
After thirty years of investigation, researchers have discovered where the volcanic explosion took place that caused the medieval ‘year without summer’ in 1258.
Why Cats were hated in Medieval Europe
Cats in medieval Europe mostly had a bad reputation – they were associated with witches and heretics, and it was believed that the devil could transform himself into a black cat.
The Development of the Trotula
Three texts on women’s medicine – the Liber de sinthomatibus mulierum, De curis mulierum, and De ornatu mulierum – are believed to have come out of the famed medical center of Salerno in the twelfth century.
Ten Icelandic Sagas you may not have heard of
Many readers will know some of the popular accounts, such as Egil’s Saga or Njal’s Saga, but the Icelandic writers penned dozens of these stories. Here are ten sagas that you may not have heard of, but offer a fascinating tale
Researchers recreate face of 14th century monk
With the help of a present-day descendant, researchers from Lancaster University have recreated the face of William Dutton, a 14th-century monk.
Philippa of Hainault, Queen of England
These two young people met and became friends. This was an extraordinary beginning to a royal marriage.