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“The Eucharist and the Negotiation of Orthodoxy in the High Middle Ages”
Posted on November 15, 2012 | No CommentsThis paper is part of Adam Hoose's dissertation. It examined the differences between Waldensians and Franciscans in their treatment of the Eucharist. It also explored why the Waldensians were unsuccessful in their bid to become a legitimate religious order and were eventually marginalized as heretics. -
Death on the Dorset Ridgeway: a Viking Murder Mystery
Posted on November 14, 2012 | No CommentsAngela Boyle recounts the extraordinary archaeological discovery made in the summer of 2009 in Dorset in southwest England. -
‘In the Beginning’: The London Medieval Graduate Network Inaugural Conference
Posted on November 13, 2012 | No CommentsThis is a summary of the The London Medieval Graduate Network Inaugural Conference by Rachel Scott. The conference was held on November 2nd at King's College London. -
Medieval Book History Week Lecture: “Practical Latin and Formal English in the 14th-15th Centuries”
Posted on November 13, 2012 | No CommentsThis lecture is part of Medieval Book History Week. Renown Professor Jeremy Catto spoke about literacy and language in England during the later Middle Ages at the Pontifical Institute of Mediaeval Studies at the University of Toronto. -
Medieval Halloween! Great books for Ghosts, Goblins, Witches & Ghouls!
Posted on October 29, 2012 | No CommentsSome spooktacular reads to celebrate Medieval Halloween! -
Castle for Sale: Killaghy Castle in Ireland
Posted on October 15, 2012 | No CommentsThis castle currently on the market was originally a Norman Tower House, which dates back to at least 1206. -
Ten Medieval Podcasts
Posted on October 5, 2012 | No CommentsHere are ten podcasts/radio programs you can listen to which offer great content on the Middle Ages. -
The Story of Richard III as Graphic Novel
Posted on September 14, 2012 | No CommentsCheck out these great illustrations made by Emma Viceli -
What is Medieval Times?
Posted on September 10, 2012 | No CommentsWhat is Medieval Times? Medievalists.net decided to see for ourselves and go to the Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament in Toronto, Canada. Here is our report on the show: -
Castle for Sale: Ballyfinboy Castle, Ireland
Posted on September 6, 2012 | No CommentsThis Irish fortress was built around 1480, and comes with two-and-a-half acres of land, with the Ballyfinboy river forming the boundary to the north. -
Castle for Sale: Ballymaquiff Castle, Ireland
Posted on August 31, 2012 | No CommentsThis historic Irish Castle was probably built by the De Burgo family in the late 14th/ early 15th century. This fortified tower house comes with four acres of land, is situated next to the old Sligo/ Limerick railway line. -
When were the Middle Ages?
Posted on August 28, 2012 | No CommentsMedieval historians have been debating for many years on when were the Middle Ages - was there a year that medieval period began, and was there a year that it ended? -
Movie Review: Mongol
Posted on August 27, 2012 | No CommentsSet in 1192, Mongol tells the tale of the Mongolian Steppe and the rise of Temüjin, who would later become Genghis Khan, one of the most feared and respected warriors of the medieval world. -
Castle for Sale: Fortress of Miolans, Savoy
Posted on August 22, 2012 | No CommentsThis impressive medieval castle is located in the heart of the Savoy Valley, and is situated on a strategic site above the hamlet of Miolans, which part of the small town of St-Pierre Albigny in eastern France -
Castle for Sale: Ballindooley Castle in Galway, Ireland
Posted on July 23, 2012 | No CommentsUnique opportunity to purchase a landmark Historic Irish Castle, located a short drive from the centre of Galway city, and presented for sale in excellent condition, having undergone a sustained body of recovery, renovation and repair over the last twenty-two years. -
The Kalamazoo Diaries – new play takes on the crazy world of the International Congress on Medieval Studies
Posted on July 1, 2012 | No CommentsMedievalists might be cringing or laughing until they cry soon, as a new play is in the works that takes a look at one of their most famous gatherings: the International Congress on Medieval Studies. -
“Want to joust?” Medievalists.net talks to champion jouster Shane Adams about his love of the sport and life on the road as a full time jouster
Posted on June 20, 2012 | No CommentsReplete with re-enactors, jousting, workshops, vendors and medieval military displays, the festival had something for everyone. -
Medieval Castle and Village for Sale in Italy
Posted on June 20, 2012 | No CommentsIf you are looking to restore a medieval village, an opportunity is beckoning from Italy. -
Medieval Warfare Magazine
Posted on June 18, 2012 | No CommentsMedieval Warfare Magazine is a new publication for those interested in the military history of the Middle Ages. -
Royal Armouries selling sponsor copies of the world’s oldest surviving fight book!
Posted on June 6, 2012 | No CommentsJust in case you get into a street fight...here’s what to do ;) A serious medieval combat book for summer! -
Castle for Sale: Grantstown Castle, Ireland
Posted on March 20, 2012 | No Comments'Grantstown Castle is one of the finest, most spectacular renovations of this kind that she has ever encountered in the sale of Irish Castles. The precision of work, attention to historical detail, and overall elegance in presentation is a delight to behold. Prepare to be enchanted.' -
Tweeting History: Social Media meets Mummies and Moats
Posted on March 8, 2012 | No CommentsLast week, dozens of Toronto-area bloggers gathered at a local bar, bringing with them their iPhones and Blackberries. Amidst watching Viking re-enactors fight it out on stage and playing trivia, the group got ready for the main event of the evening - watching a tv show about the Pergamon and Neues Museums in Berlin, Germany, and tweeting history. -
Medieval Mushroom Soup
Posted on January 9, 2012 | No CommentsMedieval Mushroom Soup is from 'The Cuisine of the Teutonic Grand Masters in Malbork Castle', by Bogdan Galazka. This mushroom soup takes three different types of flavourful fungus combined with port wine and butter to create a rich, fragrant dish that captivates the pallet. -
Top 10 Medieval Articles of 2011
Posted on December 28, 2011 | No CommentsIn the last twelve months we have posted hundeds of articles and theses on many different topics about the Middle Ages. Here is the list of ten most popular articles we posted since January 1, 2011: they include ones that deal with medieval sexuality, daily life and movies about the medieval period. -
Top 10 Medieval News Stories of 2011
Posted on December 26, 2011 | No CommentsThe year 2011 will be remembered by Medievalists as the year we literally saw the face of the Middle Ages.