Through our Medieval News blog, we post news articles related to the Middle Ages. 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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News Archive – here are highlights from some of our news posts arranged by month
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
Byzantine church destroyed in Abkhazia
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
‘Vampire’ Skeleton found in Venice
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
Medici philosopher was murdered by poison
December 2008
Third century battlefield discovered in Germany
Polish archaeologists find remains of three Teutonic Knights
Rare Latin Manuscript by the Venerable Bede goes online
November 2008
Fordham Professor Decodes Hidden Messages in Medieval Text
Archeologist reveals Wells statues hidden for 400 years
