A new website curated by Stanford faculty and students, the Global Medieval Sourcebook, translates medieval literature into English for the first time.
260,000 digitized images of Jewish art and artifacts now online
August 10, 2017 by
The Hebrew University’s Center for Jewish Art has launched the world’s largest index of Jewish Art, a collection of more than 260,000 digitized images of Jewish objects and artifacts from all over the world.
DNA samples reveal Viking Age fish trade
August 10, 2017 by
It has been assumed that the Vikings were trading in cod, but so far solid evidence has been lacking. With new methods, it is possible to extract ancient DNA from fishbone remnants and this can provide some exciting new information!
Fused Imaging Reveals Sixth-Century Writing Hidden Inside Bookbinding
August 2, 2017 by
After being hidden for centuries, the secrets within medieval manuscripts might soon come to light.
X-rays identify medieval manuscript ink
July 31, 2017 by
Analyzing pigments in medieval illuminated manuscript pages at the Cornell High Energy Synchrotron Source (CHESS) is opening up some new areas of research bridging the arts and sciences.
Archaeologists unearth medieval treasures at Pictish fort
July 31, 2017 by
Scottish archaeologists exploring a Pictish fort have discovered surprising treasures, including an eleven-hundred year old coin.
St Columba’s cell revealed by archaeologists
July 31, 2017 by
This discovery is massive. St Columba is a key figure in Western Christendom. He was the national patron saint of Scotland in the Middle Ages.
What’s more bloody – Game of Thrones or the Wars of the Roses?
July 29, 2017 by
Has Game of Thrones become far too bloody? Surprisingly, statistical analyses actually indicate that the fictional show is quite realistic compared to a real life medieval civil war.
Call for Papers: The Medieval Horse – IMC 2018
July 26, 2017 by
Call for Papers for the sessions on THE MEDIEVAL HORSE at the International Medieval Congress 2018 at Leeds, 2-5 July 2018
Digging up fun at York
July 25, 2017 by
The Coppergate Shopping Centre, the site of one of the most famous archaeological digs of modern times, will be transformed into a hands-on archaeological adventure this week to celebrate the annual Festival of Archaeology.
St Augustine’s Abbey recreated digitally
July 9, 2017 by
St Augustine’s Abbey – part of Canterbury’s World Heritage site – has been ‘rebuilt’ in virtual reality as part of a ground-breaking collaboration between English Heritage and the University of Kent.
Illuminating Women in the Medieval World at the Getty
June 30, 2017 by
New exhibit open now at the Getty Museum! Illuminating Women in the Medieval World June 20-September 17, 2017 Curated by Christine Sciacca Modern portrayals of medieval women tend toward stereotypical images of damsels in distress, mystics in convents, female laborers in the fields, and even women of ill repute. In fact, women’s roles in the […]
Brewing Viking beer — with stones
June 15, 2017 by
There’s nothing archaeologists like better than piles of centuries-old rubbish. Ancient bones and stones from trash heaps can tell complex stories. And in central Norway, at least, the story seems to be that Vikings and their descendants brewed beer by tossing hot rocks into wooden kettles
The Newberry Library Announces Year-Long ‘Religious Change’ Project
June 9, 2017 by
Coinciding with the 500th anniversary of Luther’s 95 Theses, the project will include public programs, digital resources, and a gallery exhibition The Newberry Library in Chicago, Illinois announces the public launch of Religious Change, 1450 – 1700, a multidisciplinary project drawing on the full range of the library’s programs, services, and staff expertise. Coinciding with […]
Viking ‘Thing’ discovered in Sherwood Forest
June 8, 2017 by
A Viking Assembly site or ‘Thing’ has been discovered in the heart of England’s Sherwood Forest.
Koroneburg Renaissance Festival Returns!
June 6, 2017 by
Koroneburg Renaissance Festival is excited to once again open its doors on weekends starting May 27 through June 25, 2017 after several years of being shuttered. Thanks to new management, Koroneburg Renaissance Festival has been revitalized in order to offer the most interactive history faire experience in communities adjacent to Los Angeles, California. “Our goal […]
Ruined medieval castle for sale in England
June 4, 2017 by
The beautiful ruins of a 14th century castle in northern England have gone up for sale.
Conference: Discovering William of Malmesbury
June 1, 2017 by
Saturday, July 15, 2017 at Malmesbury Abbey
Thousands of Vikings were based at Torksey camp, archaeologists find
May 21, 2017 by
A huge camp which was home to thousands of Vikings as they prepared to conquer England in the late ninth century has been uncovered by archaeologists.
World Championships in medieval combat comes to Denmark
May 21, 2017 by
Over 500 fighters from 28 different countries will be taking part at Spøttrup Castle.
Scotland’s most important medieval charters now on display
May 3, 2017 by
For the first time precious examples from two of Scotland’s most important collections of medieval charters are going on show in National Records of Scotland.
The Hidden Symbols of Fertility in Michelangelo’s Medici Chapel
April 26, 2017 by
Michelangelo often surreptitiously inserted pagan symbols into his works of art, many of them possibly associated with anatomical representations. A new analysis suggests that Michelangelo may have concealed symbols associated with female anatomy within his famous work in the Medici Chapel.Michelangelo often surreptitiously inserted pagan symbols into his works of art, many of them possibly associated with anatomical representations. A new analysis suggests that Michelangelo may have concealed symbols associated with female anatomy within his famous work in the Medici Chapel.
When did the Vikings start raiding England?
April 26, 2017 by
A fresh examination of written records from Anglo-Saxon England suggests that the Vikings were raiding the country even before their infamous attack on Lindisfarne in the year 793.
Medieval priest buried 700 years ago may have been a victim of the Great Famine, archaeologists report
April 19, 2017 by
The remains of Richard de W’Peton, a medieval priest who died 700 years ago – on 17 April 1317 – have been uncovered in an elaborate grave.
Leprosy victim buried 900 years ago offers insights into how the disease spread through medieval Europe
April 17, 2017 by
Medieval leprosy victim in English cemetery was likely a religious pilgrim, possibly from overseas
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