10 Open-Access Medieval Studies Articles Published in July 2026
Discover ten open-access medieval studies articles published in July 2026, covering the Voynich Manuscript, King Arthur, bear-bating, archaeology and more.
Moral Regulation and Civic Identity in London 1400-1530
How medieval London’s civic authorities regulated sexual misconduct to defend the city’s honour and promote ideals of Christian government.
The Culture of the Medieval Merchant
Discover how medieval merchants helped shape literacy, mathematics, law, mapmaking, art and urban culture across medieval Europe.
10 Open-Access Medieval Studies Articles from June 2026
Discover ten open-access medieval studies articles published in June 2026, exploring Tolkien, the Black Death, Viking coins, medieval Sufism, and more.
Rare Medieval Hair-Styling Tool Found at Eilean Donan Castle
A rare 13th-century hair-styling tool found at Eilean Donan Castle offers new insights into fashion and daily life in medieval Scotland.
Possible Medieval Twins Found Buried in Roman Latrine at Ephesos
A new study examines the careful medieval burial of two premature infants, possibly twins, within an abandoned Roman latrine at Ephesos.
What Happened After the First Crusade? The Battle for the Coast
Italian fleets, sailors and siege engineers played an overlooked role in capturing the fortified coastal cities of the medieval Holy Land.
Vatican Launches Five-Year Restoration of Raphael’s Loggia
The Vatican Museums have launched a five-year project to restore Raphael’s Loggia, using laser technology to conserve 1,300 square metres of Renaissance paintings and stucco.
Which Medieval Saint Should Protect Us from Heatwaves?
With temperatures rising, which medieval saint should we call upon for protection from the summer heat?
The Politics of Poverty in the Middle Ages
Explore how poverty shaped politics, religious authority and social power in the Middle Ages, and why medieval attitudes towards the poor began to change.
How Medieval Manuscripts Were Made: New Getty Exhibition
Explore how medieval manuscripts were made in a new Getty exhibition featuring works from across several cultures.
King Arthur and the Sword in the Stone: A Medieval Latin Account
Read a translation of a medieval Latin account of King Arthur, including the Sword in the Stone, his conquests and his final battle.
Crime and Conflict in the Medieval Forests of Normandy
Crime, corruption and conflict shaped Normandy’s medieval forests as peasants, monasteries, merchants and royal officials competed over valuable resources.
Who Was Empress Matilda? The Woman and Her Quest to be Ruler of England
In a new assessment of Empress Matilda, Elisabeth van Houts argues that she should be remembered not for a failed coronation, but for a lifetime of political achievement.
10 Lost Medieval Texts Rediscovered Centuries Later
Discover ten medieval works once believed lost, from forgotten chronicles and heroic poems to manuscripts found in caves, libraries and book bindings.
The Combat of the Thirty: Chivalry and Violence in the Hundred Years’ War
Discover how the Combat of the Thirty became a celebrated yet violent expression of medieval chivalry during the Hundred Years’ War.
Medieval Stamp Found in Denmark Could Reveal Where Sutton Hoo Helmet Was Made
A medieval metalworking stamp found in Denmark may reveal where the Sutton Hoo helmet was made and reshape views of power in seventh-century Europe.
Rare Medieval English Coins Made to Protect Against Vikings Found in Denmark
Two rare medieval coins minted to seek divine protection against Viking raids have been found in Denmark, where Vikings once wore them as jewellery.
Caerphilly Castle Visitor Numbers Rise Following £8 Million Restoration
Visitor numbers at Caerphilly Castle have risen following an £8 million restoration, as Cadw continues conservation work at Wales’ largest castle.
William and Alice: The Most Popular Names in Medieval England
Discover the most popular names in medieval England, from William and Alice to Hugh and Cecilia, and learn about their origins and meanings.
How the Normans Fought the Byzantine Empire
Explore nearly two centuries of warfare between the Normans and the Byzantine Empire, from southern Italy to the Balkans.
Christian Migrants Helped Shape Pagan Medieval Vilnius, Study Finds
Isotope analysis of a medieval cemetery reveals how Christian migrants helped shape Vilnius while Lithuania remained officially pagan.
The Letters of Heloise: Love, Learning, and Life as a Medieval Woman
The letters of Heloise reveal her enduring love for Abelard, remarkable learning, religious struggles, and experiences as a medieval woman.
Medieval Wall Discovered Beneath Chester Castle
Archaeologists have discovered a nearly three-metre-high medieval wall beneath Chester Castle, once part of a fortified thirteenth-century bridge.