Amazing archery shots based on historical research
By making use of ancient and medieval sources, Lars Andersen is revealing techniques lost for centuries and showing off some incredible archery shots.
A peasant is a peasant, is a peasant? : Medieval Maritime Peasant Lives
A peasant is a peasant, is a peasant…or is s/he? Was the life of a peasant who lived in the coastal regions of England the same as that of the peasant who made his livelihood toiling on the land for his local lord?
Metaphor in the Medieval Middle East
Through a study of metaphor in medieval Arabic literature, Stanford comparative literature professor Alexander Key finds that the Arab world had a head start on the West when it comes to understanding how language works.
Beautiful Images from the Nuremberg Chronicle
Created in 1493, the Nuremberg Chronicle is a history of the World going back to Biblical times. Written by Hartmann Schedel, it was printed in Latin and German editions with hundreds of copies being sold. The 1801 woodcut illustrations were done by Michael Wolgemut and Wilhelm Pleydenwurff. Here are some of favourite images!
Top 10 Antipopes
A list of men who ultimately failed to become Pope.
Ten Papers to Look Forward to at the 2015 International Medieval Congress
The 2015 International Medieval Congress will be held this year at the University of Leeds from July 6th to July 9th.
Ten papers to look forward to at the 50th International Congress on Medieval Studies
What will be taking place at Kalamazoo this year.
Quiz: Game of Thrones
Test your knowledge of the first four seasons of Game of Thrones!
Ten Short Videos about the Magna Carta
Here are ten short videos that talk about the Magna Carta, including its history, impact, and 800th anniversary.
Magna Carta: Why celebrate?
Professor Saul discusses the modern relevance of Magna Carta – the product of a feuding Medieval Society which has since shaped the way we think about liberty and the Rule of Law.
The City of London and the Magna Carta
A brief, but enlightening, discussion of the intermingled histories of the City of London and Magna Carta.
Magna Carta: The Medieval Context and the Part Played by William Marshal
Lord Judge highlights the real hero of 1215, William Marshal, who’s tireless campaigning and statecraft lead to the adoption of Magna Carta, ejected the French from British soil and secured the Plantaganet dynasty’s hold on the throne.
It’s too hot! I’m hungry! : The Challenges of Going on Crusade
The journey to the Holy Land by crusaders was often a perilous trip. However, the biggest fear for many crusaders was that the climate would be dangerously hot for them.
These are some of the findings of Joanna Phillips, who spoke earlier this week at the Institute of Historical Research. Her paper, ‘Marching on their Stomachs? Crusader Marches to the Holy Land in the Twelfth Century’ dealt with issues related to food, health and travel during the crusades in the Eastern Mediterranean.
A Clerk of Oxford wins best History Blog of the Year award
Eleanor Parker’s blog A Clerk of Oxford has been named Blog of the Year during the Longman-History Today awards, which was held last week.
A Kid’s Castle Questions Answered
Kids always seem to take a keen interest in castles, and they ask great questions that cut to the heart of the matter. So, keeping in mind that there are plenty of mini-medievalists out there, here are some castle questions from a six-year-old, with kid-friendly answers.
Who was the Best King of Anglo-Saxon England?
There are many rulers and kings from Anglo-Saxon England. Here are ten of the most well-known – who was the best?
A 16th century view of North America in the Vallard Atlas
The scene above shows the second American map, which is of the East Coast of North America, and is one of the most significant of the Vallard Atlas.
Medieval Films: Come Back Home
If you are looking to watch a new medieval movie, Come Back Home, which was released today on Youtube, is well worth a look. The 15-minute short film tells the story of a family having to deal with going to war in fourteenth-century Scotland.
Medieval Math Problems
A messenger is sent to a town and advances daily by twenty miles. In how many days will another messenger, sent five days later and advancing daily by thirty miles, overtake him?
From Tempests and Hydraulic Machines to the Arno Diversion: the Historical Significance of da Vinci’s Study of Water
Reemergence of classical thought and the importance of water in society led da Vinci to pursue multiple projects regarding his study of water – culminating in the project to divert the Arno River.
A Portal to the Universe: The Astrolabe as a Site of Exchange in Medieval and Early Modern Knowledge
This essay analyzes the astrolabe and its ability to transfer ideas and culture across traditional geographic boundaries, from the perspective of Europe in the Medieval and Early Modern eras.
Repair? Restore? Re-Design?: The North Porch of Durham Cathedral
The North Porch of Durham Cathedral was conceived as part of the great Norman building campaign of Durham Cathedral, complete by 1133.
Toxicology and Treatment: Medical Authorities and Snake-bite in the Middle Ages
By end of the thirteenth century, surgeons and university-trained physicians in Western Europe had a plethora of authorities from the Greco-Roman and Arabic tradition from which to consult for the treatment of snake-bites.
Vikings’ homes would have been very polluted, researchers find
Danish researchers have found that the fires used for cooking and heat in Viking-era houses would have caused significant indoor air pollution.