7th century plough discovery redraws map of rural England by 400 years
A unique discovery made by the University of Reading could mean that the shape of our countryside was forged 400 years earlier than…
The Staffordshire Hoard and Mercian Power
The Staffordshire Hoard and Mercian Power By Simon Keynes Paper given at the Staffordshire Hoard Symposium, held at the British Museum, March, 2010…
Needlework by Nuns: A Medieval Religious Embroidery
Although there were certainly nuns who had a true vocation for the religious life, the convent was a refuge for many girls of the higher classes for whom a suitable husband could not be found.
Your Highness
Your Highness Starring: Danny McBride, James Franco and Natalie Portman Released in North America on April 8, 2011 Synopsis: Throughout history, tales of chivalry…
The Language of Maps
The Language of Maps: Communicating through cartography during the middle ages and renaissance: A colloquium and exhibition at the Bodleian Library, University of Oxford Thursday June…
The origin, assortments and transport of Baltic timber
The first cases of long distance timber transportation in northern Europe, observed using dendrochronology, are from Dorestad in the Netherlands and Wolin in Poland.
Four Myths about the Crusades
Four Myths about the Crusades By Paul Crawford The Intercollegiate Review (Spring, 2011) Abstract In 2001, former president Bill Clinton delivered a speech…
Interactive Logic in the Middle Ages
Interactive Logic in the Middle Ages By Sara L. Uckelman Published Online (2011) Introduction: The recent trend in logic has been to shift…
The Several Sages: The Late Middle English Herbal in its Genre, Manuscript and Printed Context
The origins of herbal literature lie in the gathering and harvesting of herbs for nurture and health.
Videos released on the Staffordshire Hoard conservation program
The Conservation Team at Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery have started video blogging about their conservation work on the Staffordshire Hoard. Three videos…
Remains of Crusader / Templar army discovered in Israel
Archaeologists and historians working in northern Israel have discovered the remains of a Templar and Crusader army who were slaughtered by Saladin in…
Preparations for War in Florence and Venice in the Second Half of the Fifteenth Century
Preparations for War in Florence and Venice in the Second Half of the Fifteenth Century By Michael Mallett Florence and Venice: Comparisons and…
The Influence of Marie de France and Chretien de Troyes in Medieval Romance and Story-Telling
Teaching medieval literature and history to high school students is a challenge since it is important to make the subject matter relevant to the students’ lives, many of whom think that yesterday is history.
Shetland’s Viking Age to be explored in research project
A new research project is being set up to further explore the Viking age in Shetland, including the origins of the Norse settlers…
Geoffrey Plantagenet: surname inspirer
The nickname Plante Genest of Geffrey, count of Anjou is generally taken to have inspired Plantagenet even though this is not in evidence as a royal surname until three hundred years after his death.
New Publisher: Punctum Books offers outlet for non-conventional medievalists
A pair of medieval scholars have teamed to create a new publishing company that promises to offer interesting new insights into the Middle Ages.
Game of Thrones
Debuting April 17th on HBO in North America, Game of Thrones is based on the bestselling fantasy book series A Song of Ice…
Medieval Music Videos from History for Music Lovers
History for Music Lovers is a group of teachers who make history-based music parodies, including these medieval hits!
Errant Plantagenets and settled Plants
Errant Plantagenets and settled Plants By John S. Plant Roots and Branches, Issue 19 (2000) Introduction: The royal “Plantagenets” (so called) seemingly had…
Old age, height and nutrition: Common misconceptions about medieval England
Old age, height and nutrition: Common misconceptions about medieval England By Felinah Memo Hazara Khan-ad-Din Published Online (2003) Introduction: Just as introspection enriches…
The medieval Welsh poetry associated with Owain Glyndwr
The massing of armies in what the Westminster chronicler described as the hot summer of 1385 is vividly conveyed in the
opening couplet of Iolo’s poem which refers to a ‘Great movement’ of lords.
Learn Latin at Ohio Dominican University this summer
Ohio Dominican University in Columbus, Ohio is set to offer a summer program in Latin this summer. Under the direction of Dr. Matthew…
Regression to Mediocrity? Surnames and Social Mobility in England, 1200-2009
Regression to Mediocrity? Surnames and Social Mobility in England, 1200-2009 By Gregory Clark Published Online (2010) Abstract: This paper reports on a preliminary…
New Mappa Mundi Exhibition at Hereford Cathedral
After three years of planning a new Mappa Mundi exhibition will open at Hereford Cathedral on Monday 4 April. Working in co-operation with…
Personifications of Old Age in medieval poetry: Charles d’Orléans
Can we really expect to learn anything about ageing from later medieval allegories?