Medieval Sources of Sovereignty: The Idea of Supreme Authority in Quanto Personam and its Glosses
Pope Innocent III’s decretal Quanto personam, issued on 21 August 1198, makes a number of claims regarding the locus, source and character of supreme authority within the Church.
Roman Singing and its Influence Across Europe
In this lecture we shall explore what the singing of Rome meant far afield: in northern England, Ireland, Spain and Germany.
Priest as Criminal: Community Regulation of Priests in the Archdeaconry of Paris, 1483-1505
This dissertation examines accusations of criminal behavior levied against priests in the archdeaconry of Paris from 1483 – 1505.
A Revolutionary Reform: How William the Conqueror Conquered the Church
The aspect of William’s rule that this work is primarily focused on is his effect on the church. The changes to the church in England can only be described as revolutionary.
Medieval English Embroidery on Display for the Last Time at the V&A’s Opus Anglicanum Exhibit
The V&A Museum opened its latest medieval exhibit exhibit on Saturday: Opus Anglicanum: Masterpieces of English Medieval Embroidery. I had the opportunity to see it opening day and it was spectacular.
Plague, Papacy and Power: The Effect of the Black Plague on the Avignon Papacy
The plague came at a critical moment for the Church, and the papacy at Avignon did not adequately rise to the challenge.
A Clergyman out of Control: Portrait of a Bishop Around the Year 1000
The following example describes Bishop Megingaud of Eichstaett (991–1014/1015) who was anything but holy.
Medieval Religious Patronage: A Study of the Anglo-Welsh Marcher Lords and their Connections to Religious Houses, 1066 – 1300
In a world where religion played a far greater role in society than it does in the modern day, it is no surprise that those living in the medieval period desired a close association with the church. Nowhere is this association clearer than with the aristocracy of the time.
Movie Review: Pope Joan – Medieval Legend Comes to Life Onscreen
Released in 2009, also under its German title, ,Die Päpstin,, ,Pope Joan’ recounts the medieval legend of Johanna von Ingleheim, a woman who disguised herself as a man, lived as a monk, and eventually went on to become pope in the ninth century.
Those who pray, those who work, those who fight
When people first start learning about the Middle Ages, one of the first concepts they are told was that medieval society was divided into three groups – those who pray, such as priests and monks; those who work, like farmers; and those who fight, the warrior class. How did this idea get started and what does it actually mean?
Advent in the Middle Ages
Advent in the Middle Ages
The Anglo-Saxon Age: The Birth of England
Martin Wall takes us on a journey into a period that still remains mysterious, into regions and countries long forgotten, such as Mercia and Northumbria.
Rival bishops, rival cathedrals: the election of Cormac, archdeacon of Sodor, as bishop in 1331
In the early fourteenth century, the diocese of Sodor, or Sudreyjar meaning Southern Isles in old Norse, encompassed the Isle of Man and the Hebrides.
13th century insult discovered etched into the walls of Nidaros Cathedral
LAURENSIUS CELVI ANUS PETRI / Lars is Peter’s butt.
How Christianity came to Europe
During the Middle Ages nearly all the lands of Europe converted to Christianity. In this short guide, we take a look at how various lands adopted Christianity, including by means of missionary efforts, politics and warfare.
Magna Carta Conference Offers New Insights Into The 800-year-old Document
Magna Carta just celebrated its 800th birthday this past Monday. In honour of this incredible milestone, King’s College London, and the Magna Carta Project, hosted a 3 day conference dedicated to this historic document.
Game of Thrones – East and West, Constantinople and Rome, Emperor and Bishop
The following is a tale of the struggle between the Emperors of Constantinople and the the Bishops of Rome
Bishops and Their Towns
Another #KZOO2015 post – this one examines Bishops and Their Towns.
Quiz: Martin Luther And The Protestant Reformation
Ten questions to see your knowledge of this time period where beliefs and faith in the Christian church changed dramatically.
Quiz: The Western Schism
This quiz tests your knowledge on the events leading up to and following the Catholic Schism.
Shadow of the Sword (The Headsman)
Nikolaj Coster-Waldau gives us a sympathetic Headsman in Reformation Austria, in the ‘Shadow of the Sword (The Headsman)’.
KZOO 2015: Session #42 – Magna Carta in Context
This coming week I’ll be featuring summaries on some of my favourites sessions and papers from #KZOO2015. I kicked off my first session on Thursday with the Magna Carta.
The Medieval Saints of Sweden and Denmark
There is a clear link between the celebration of native saints and the ecclesiastical organisation that emerged in Scandinavia in the 12th century. Yet, according to a new doctoral thesis in history from the University of Gothenburg, important differences can be noted between Sweden and Denmark.
Call for Papers: Power of the Bishop in Western Europe 1000-1300: Episcopal Personalities
Cardiff University is pleased to announce the up-coming symposium on the episcopal office in the Middle Ages, to be held 10-12 June 2015.
Top 10 Antipopes
A list of men who ultimately failed to become Pope.