In the twelfth century, courtly love was all the rage with the French nobility. To participate in this trendiest of trends, though, you actually needed to know the rules.
Medieval Books: 5 Great New Releases!
November 12, 2015 By
Black Friday is around the corner – here are a few books that have just been released!
Which Warrior Woman Are You?
November 12, 2015 By
Which famous fictional or real life warrior woman are you? Are you on a quest to redeem your past like Xena or are you on a divine mission like Joan of Arc? Let’s find out!
Five Medieval Chronicles that you can read translated online
November 12, 2015 By
Medieval chronicles from Italy, Germany and Russia that are available online in English translation.
The Medieval Magazine: Animals in the Middle Ages (Issue 41)
November 10, 2015 By
From Parrots to Whales, this week we take a look at medieval wildlife. You can also read about medieval treasures in Madrid, Bells in England, a mad King in Norway, and a few fascinating archaeological discoveries.
Medieval Wonders of MAN in Madrid
November 8, 2015 By
Danielle Trynoski explores the medieval exhibits at the Museo Arqueológico Nacional.
Top 10 Medical Advances from the Middle Ages
November 8, 2015 By
Medieval medicine has often been portrayed as a time when physicians were ignorant and health care remained the stuff of superstitions and quackery. However, a closer look reveals that were many ways in which medical knowledge and care improved during the Middle Ages. Here are our top ten medical advances
The most popular boys’ names in Tudor England
November 7, 2015 By
What were the most popular names for boys in England during the 16th century?
The most popular girls’ names in Tudor England
November 7, 2015 By
What were the most popular names for girls in England during the 16th century?
The Quirky Questions of Wynkyn de Worde
November 6, 2015 By
From the ‘chicken or egg’ question to age of a mouse, some of the riddles from England’s oldest joke book.
Ring Out the Old: Medieval Bells in England
November 4, 2015 By
Of the bells that survive, the oldest may be in St. Chad’s Church in Claughton in Lancashire.
The Mad Norse King
November 4, 2015 By
What happens when the mental health of a medieval King of Norway declines and falls into madness? The story of Sigurðr the Crusader, who reigned for over 25 years, reveals a fascinating account of mental illness from the 12th century.
The Medieval Magazine: Medicine in the Middle Ages (Issue 40)
November 3, 2015 By
For our fortieth issue we focus on medieval medicine, with a feature article on how a 13th century surgeon treated brain injuries, and what Isidore of Seville wrote about medicine in the 7th century
Books – Conquests: Hearts Rule Kingdoms by Emily Murdoch
November 2, 2015 By
A look at author Emily Murdoch’s book, Conquests, from her series, ‘Conquered Hearts’
What’s New for History Lovers at the Getty
November 1, 2015 By
Danielle Trynoski takes a look at two new exhibitions at the Getty Centre – Eat, Drink, and Be Merry and The Edible Monument – with curators Christine Sciacca and Marcia Reed
How Many Medieval Saints Are There?
November 1, 2015 By
Even a quick glance at medieval history will reveal that there are A LOT of saints from the Middle Ages. How many are there? The short answer is that we don’t know exactly, and that the number is still growing.
Gargoyles: Mysterious Monsters of the Middle Ages
October 31, 2015 By
I love gargoyles. While there are so many beautiful pieces of sculpture that have survived the Middle Ages, like so many people, I’m drawn to those strange and ugly funny faces, not least of all because I can’t figure out what they’re for.
‘One Thing I Know’: Werewolves Are a Thing
October 30, 2015 By
In his Otia Imperialia, Gervase of Tilbury tells of many strange creatures he knows all about. One of these creatures is the werewolf.
How Much Do You Know About Ancient and Medieval Africa?
October 29, 2015 By
Test your knowledge and see if you can guess these sites of ancient and medieval Africa
Do You Know The Meaning Of These 21 English Words From Centuries Past?
October 29, 2015 By
Quit twattling and take the quiz – these were words spoken in England from the Middle Ages and Early Modern eras…
The Medieval Magazine: From Samhain to Halloween (Issue 39)
October 28, 2015 By
It’s our Halloween issue – we take a look at the medieval origins of the festival.
What Viking Weapon Would You Wield?
October 26, 2015 By
Use this quiz to find out what Viking Weapon you would wield in combat!
Celebrating Agincourt 600 at the Wallace Collection
October 26, 2015 By
This week, historians around the world are gearing up to commemorate the 600th anniversary of the Battle of Agincourt, one of the most significant battles of the Hundred Year’s War.
Five Myths about the Battle of Agincourt
October 25, 2015 By
Anne Curry explains that ‘no other battle has generated so much interest or some much myth’ as the Battle of Agincourt, fought on October 25, 1415.
Meet the Real Ulrich von Liechtenstein
October 24, 2015 By
If you’ve ever seen A Knight’s Tale, you’ll know that the titular knight takes on the name of Ulrich von Liechtenstein in order to joust on the tournament circuit and win the hand of his lady fair. What you may not have known is that there seems to have been a real thirteenth-century knight named Ulrich von Liechtenstein, who spent his youth jousting to win the heart (and body) of a capricious lady, and then wrote a book about it.
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