We have posted over 1300 news articles since November 2006, including news on archaeological discoveries, academic events, medieval-themed festivals and fairs, obituaries of scholars and writers, and anything else that would be of interest to medievalists. The blog is updated at least once each week.
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International Medieval Congress to focus on Travel and Exploration – The International Medieval Congress (IMC), the largest academic conference in Great Britain, will be featuring some of the world’s finest medieval minds as they present the advantages yet inevitable dangers of travel in the medieval world.
Textus Roffensis: Law, Language and Libraries in Early Medieval England – conference at the University of Kent – A three-day conference on the Textus Roffensis, the priceless 12th century Rochester Cathedral manuscript which was named Britain’s ‘Hidden Treasure’ by the British Library, will take place at the University of Kent between July 25-27
Project Gargoyle begins in Leicestershire – An unusal project in Leicestershire, England, is hunting down gargoyles in order to help understand the region’s gothic art.
The ultimate cold case: Anthropologist ‘bones up’ on site of early medieval invasion – The body was found in a small, graffiti-stained tunnel. Robbery was likely not the motive, as his possessions and cash were found with him.
Harold Bluetooth’s Palace discovered and other medieval archaeology news - Archaeologists from the University of Aarhus in Denmark have discovered a royal palace belonging to Harald Bluetooth, who ruled both Denmark and Norway during the later years of the tenth century.
Project reveals 1300 years of history for Peterborough and its Cathedral – A ‘treasure trove’ of ancient records dating back over 1,300 years to the origins of the English city of Peterborough will be unveiled at Peterborough Cathedral’s Deanery on Saturday 3 July at 12 noon.
Staffordshire Hoard nominated Best Archaeological Discovery in Great Britain – The Staffordshire Hoard is among three nominees for Best Archaeological Discovery in the British Archaeological Awards. The nominees in six categories were announced last week with the awards ceremony taking place next month at the British Museum
Archaeologists find remains of Nevern Castle in Wales – Archaeological excavations on the site of Nevern Castle in Wales has revealed a large group of buildings thought to date from the 12th century.
Previous Headlines
Medieval Castle begins to emerge in America’s heartland
Tests confirm that bones are from a medieval queen
Medieval Academy of America may move conference out of Arizona because of immigration law
BBC History Magazine’s June issue has a medieval focus
The Likeness of the King: A Prehistory of Portraiture in Late Medieval France wins award
God’s Philosophers: How the medieval world laid the foundations of modern science
Medievalist awarded Guggenheim Fellowship to research Chaucer
Medieval Badge with Three Lions Discovered – an omen for England at the World Cup?
Letter of Sir William Wallace to be studied by historians
Medieval Teen Saint died of cardiac embolism, study says
Historian reveals new insights into medieval rune stones
University of Cambridge to create Digital Library for the 21st Century
Did the Crusaders have a Muslim ally in the First Crusade?
May 2010
Spinning in the Era of the Spinning Wheel, 1400-1800
Ivy offers protection for historical buildings, study says
New Online Medieval Manuscript Database has over 7000 pages
Grave of Charlemagne remains a mystery
Face of a Medieval Knight Revealed
Restoration completed in Chapter House of Westminster Abbey
Get married in the ruins of a medieval church
Medieval African discovered in England
April 2010
Anglo-Saxon treasures revealed by Parker Library website
Museum’s digitization projects offers access to medieval manuscripts
Conference to expose the hidden history of underwear in the Middle Ages
England’s 700 year old Coronation Chair to be restored
Internet Archive reaches Two Million Free Texts
Launch of the Online Froissart provides digital access to famous medieval chronicle
The Walters Art Museum to digitize 38 000 medieval manuscript pages
March 2010
Pictish symbols revealed to be a written language
Meals of The Last Supper grew bigger in the last thousand years
Summers were wetter in the Middle Ages than they are today
Canterbury Tales manuscript to be digitized
Brock University hosts symposium showcasing its Medieval Documents
Victims of Medieval Massacre Site were Vikings
Giotto’s beautiful art can once again be seen through ultraviolet light
Replica of ninth-century ship sails across the Indian Ocean
Used Bookseller inspired by Medieval Bookshops
This is 15th Century English, but what does it say?
February 2010
Medieval scholar examines anti-French poem from the 12th century
Historic Minaret collapses in Morocco
Bosworth Battlefield conference adds more insights into its rediscovery
Exact Location of the Battle of Bosworth revealed
New Online Collection of Medieval Texts
Did a Meteorite cause a mini ice-age in the sixth century?
Jerusalem’s Byzantine-era main street unearthed
Medieval Dubrovnik’s aqueduct and water supply
Scholar examines reports of solar eclipses in the Middle Ages
January 2010
Palaeography programme at King’s College London faces elimination
Medieval Gatehouse for sale in England
Over 5000 medieval historical novels, scholar finds
Medieval Professor sues Norweigian government over firing
Remains of Eadgyth, Anglo-Saxon Queen, discovered in German Cathedral
New Librarian at the Pontifical Institute of Mediaeval Studies
Overlooked account of the First Crusade provides new insights into the Venetian role
Medieval Glass at York Minster saved from Fire
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December 2009
How the Byzantines dealt with Werewolves
Tomb of Cao Cao, famous Chinese ruler, discovered
Archaeological project reveals Sweden’s oldest church, evidence of early Christianity
Study reveals how a Muslim family thrived in Christian-ruled Spain for nearly 300 years
Murder in Medieval London was relatively low, study says
Book reproduces famous documents from the Vatican Secret Archives
Ewloe Castle and surrounding land sold for £838,000
Documents shed light on the mysterious death of James III of Scotland
Archaic Mark is a modern forgery, not a medieval manuscript
Remains of Pere III of Aragon Discovered
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November 2009
Victoria & Albert Museum unveils its Medieval and Renaissance Galleries
Virtual Medieval Cathedral created
Staffordshire Hoard is worth £3.285 million
Paris rediscovers its first medieval fortifications
Website Launched on Medieval Monasteries in Wales
Byzantine strategy goes under the spotlight in the past and present
6th Century Cross is restored by the Vatican
Pope speaks on the inspirational power of medieval cathedrals and art
How Sweden conquered Finland in the Middle Ages
What Toys did Byzantine Children Play With?
Brain surgery was performed in ninth-century Ireland
Medieval Apples were Healthier than Modern Ones
Remains of 1,000 people recovered from one of Ireland’s largest medieval cemeteries
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October 2009
Renaissance Capitalist: New Research Answers Mystery About Illegitimate Daughter of Pope
Site of the Battle of Bosworth discovered
Historians Reassess Battle of Agincourt
The History of Byzantium – One Twitter post at a time
September 2009
The Jewel Accounts of Henry III of England
Massive Anglo-Saxon hoard discovered
Scholar examines marriage in late medieval Valencia
Medieval Greenland abandoned but not forgotten, study finds
Medieval pirates plundered the Baltic Sea, study finds
August 2009
Major Viking hoard acquired by two British Museums
Letter shows another late medieval expedition to Canada
English crusaders settled in 12th century Spain, study finds
Call for medieval battlefields to be preserved in Wales
15th-century Fresco discovered in ruins of L’Aquila earthquake
July 2009
Monasteries of Ely and Bury St Edmunds feuded over church
Mosiac uncovered in Hagia Sophia
Hundred Years War Online Database Launched
Vinland Map is authentic, expert confirms
Medieval massacre site found in Dorset
International Medieval Congress – Interview with Axel E. W. Müller
June 2009
Stirling Castle Skeleton Reveals Violent Life Of A Medieval Knight
Medieval Scottish soldiers fought wearing bright yellow war shirts
Medieval Jewish cemetary to remain in Toledo
Canadian Scholar Discovers Medieval Book for Women
Archaeological discovery of Norse presence on Baffin Island
May 2009
Over-Fishing in the Middle Ages lead to Marine Declines
Thomas Becket paintings unveiled in Spain
Medieval Professor uncovers Crusading Families
Scholar Delves into Medieval Cardinal’s Obsession with Hunting
April 2009
Medieval Studies program at Queen’s University facing suspension
Damage to medieval landmarks in L’Aquila severe
Dog sacrifices in Medieval Hungary
Earthquake hits medieval Italian city of L’Aquila
Writings in the Alhambra translated
March 2009
El Cid written by an Arab poet, historian says
1000 Year Old Fish Trap found with Google Earth
New account found about Robin Hood
Cologne City Archive Collapses
February 2009
Medieval water mill found in Greenwich
Archaeological dig uncovers rare 13th century ceramic face-mask jug in Scotland
January 2009
Medieval Church discovered in Palmyra
Gascon Rolls – Important medieval records to go online
Researchers find Moors used powdered animal bones to strengthen walls close to Alhambra Palace
