For some were shoemakers in their own shires, some swineherds, and the man has yet to be found who would couple a girl of such noble birth to a man of ignoble origins.
5 Things to Pack in Your Medieval First Aid Kit
December 5, 2015 By
Here are five things that would have been a handy part of a medieval ‘first aid kit’ and that (incidentally) science is slowly proving can still be counted on to work in a pinch.
Tall Tales: The Trouble with Tours
December 5, 2015 By
Tours. They can be great, or they can be cringeworthy and rife with misinformation. A great tour guide knows how to add a flourish or two to a story to keep the audience engaged and the history interesting. A bad tour guide invents things and hopes there isn’t a historian in the audience dismayed by the falsehoods they’re spreading to unwitting listeners…
Medieval Castle for Sale in France: Chateau d’Avezan
December 3, 2015 By
This 13th century castle in southern France is on sale for 950 000 €
Macbeth: Michael Fassbender and Marion Cotillard star in dark, gritty interpretation of Macbeth
December 3, 2015 By
Macbeth opened in October in London to critical acclaim. The movie is being released today in Canada and the US.
How Well Do You Know the Opening Lines of Medieval Literature?
December 2, 2015 By
Test yourself by trying to pick which famous work of medieval literature these opening lines are from.
The Medieval Magazine: The Lighter Side of the Middle Ages (Issue 44)
December 1, 2015 By
Find out what was funny in the Middle Ages, plus articles on Guinevere, Norse kings, Glastonbury Abbey, the wives of Robert II of Scotland, and more…
REVIEW: The Ballad of Robin Hood
November 30, 2015 By
Over the holiday season, Southwark Playhouse is presenting their reinterpretation of The Ballad of Robin Hood.
7 Things One Should Know When Dealing with Kings: The Icelander’s Version
November 29, 2015 By
Here is MaryAnn R. Adams’ winning advice on how to deal with Norse kings.
Ten Castles that Made Medieval Britain, by James Turner
November 29, 2015 By
An ebook from Medievalists.net
The Duel between Guy of Steenvoorde and Iron Herman
November 29, 2015 By
…both fought bitterly. But Guy knocked his adversary from his horse and kept him down easily with his lance as he was struggling to get up. Then his opponent, running nearer, ran Guy’s horse through with his sword, disemboweling it.
In Search of Guinevere
November 28, 2015 By
As a lifelong lover of Arthurian stories, I have always had a love/hate relationship with Guinevere. In some stories, she is the well-mannered and generous ideal queen; in others she is a jealous and spiteful adulteress. How can she be both? When did she change?
10 Gift Ideas for the Medieval History Lover
November 27, 2015 By
If you have a medievalist in the family and are wondering what to get them for the upcoming holiday season, then you have come to the right website! Here are our picks for great gifts that have a little medieval in them.
BLACK FRIDAY TOTE BAGS!
November 27, 2015 By
It’s Black Friday! Here’s a little inspiration for that scholar, blogger, or aspiring writer on your holiday list.
Fredegund’s Deadly Dinner
November 26, 2015 By
One of the great villains in Gregory of Tours’ The History of the Franks is Fredegund. The sixth-century Merovingian queen was responsible, according to Gregory, for a lengthy list of murders and attempt assassinations, including against her own family members. She even murdered those men who failed to carry out her assassinations.
MEDIEVAL BOOKS: Black Friday!
November 26, 2015 By
Here are a few recent releases for medievalists hunting for Black Friday books and early Christmas gifts!
Who Would You Be if You Lived in the Middle Ages?
November 24, 2015 By
Do you dream of courtly love, castles, and jousting matches? Let’s find out who you would be if you traveled back in time to one of history’s most legendary periods.
The Medieval Magazine: Issue 43 – How to Murder a Byzantine Emperor
November 24, 2015 By
In this week’s issue you can read about Byzantine Emperors, Anglo-Saxon England, Fabliaux, medieval manuscripts and what advice a mother gave to her son in the 9th century.
The Snow Baby: A Cautionary Tale
November 22, 2015 By
Most of the time, fabliaux are lighthearted and lusty, but occasionally they stray into dark humour, like ‘The Snow Baby’.
Which Royal Ruler Were You In Your Past Life?
November 20, 2015 By
Ever felt like you were descended from royalty? Find out which ruler you used to be with this personality quiz.
Making the Medieval Relevant: Crossing Boundaries: Interdisciplinary Studies on Disease and Disability
November 20, 2015 By
A summary of a paper given by Professor Christina Lee at the University of Nottingham’s “Making the Medieval Relevant” Conference.
Last Words from a Medieval Mother to her Son
November 19, 2015 By
Yesterday, I stumbled across a passage from the Liber Manualis, written by a ninth-century Frankish woman named Dhuoda to her fifteen-year-old son.
These are beautiful words to understand
November 19, 2015 By
‘If those who wound felt the pain of those who are wounded, they could not often wound with pleasure.’
The Medieval Magazine: Making the Medieval Relevant (Issue 42)
November 17, 2015 By
In this issue we cover a conference held this past weekend at the University of Nottingham on Making the Medieval Relevant, which explores the ways medievalists are connecting with the humanities and sciences. You can also read about art being restored in Bethlehem, the Battle of Morgarten (which took place 700 years ago this week), how to defraud your lord on the medieval manor, and more.
The 700th Anniversary of the Battle of Morgarten
November 15, 2015 By
On November 15, 1315, an Austrian army of at least a few thousand men marched along the shores of Lake Ägeri in central Switzerland. It was here that they were ambushed by over a thousand Swiss farmers.
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