Metal Detecting and Medieval Finds
The recent discovery of hundreds of gold and silver items from an Anglo-Saxon treasure hoard in Staffordshire has renewed interest in metal detecting…
‘Turn, traitor untrew’: Altering Arthur and Mordred in the Alliterative Morte Arthure
The Alliterative Morte presents the reader with at least two questions in regard to characterization. One is the drastic change Arthur undergoes some halfway through, from prudent and virtuous king to cruel and reckless tyrant.
Chaucer and the Early Church
Chaucer and the Early Church Kaiser, Melanie L. and Dean, James M. Medieval Forum, vol. 5 (2006) Abstract Although some Chaucerians have questioned…
The Disenchantment of Magic: Spells, Charms, and Superstition in Early European Witchcraft Literature
When confronting common spells and charms, or any other potential superstition, clerical authorities in the fifteenth century, as throughout the Middle Ages, were concerned above all to correct errors and provide clarity, for in the theological parlance of this period, superstition entailed improper belief and improperly understood ritual acts.
Peregrini, Barbari, and Cives Romani: Concepts of Citizenship and the Legal Identity of Barbarians in the Later Roman Empire
Peregrini, Barbari, and Cives Romani: Concepts of Citizenship and the Legal Identity of Barbarians in the Later Roman Empire By Ralph W. Mathisen The American…
“Do Prophets Come with a Sword?” Conquest, Empire, and Historical Narrative in the Early Islamic World
“Do Prophets Come with a Sword?” Conquest, Empire, and Historical Narrative in the Early Islamic World By Thomas Sizgorich The American Historical Review, Vol.112:4 (2007)…
Images from the Staffordshire Treasure Hoard
Here are images of some of the newly discovered items that were discovered in the summer of 2009 in Staffordshire, England. These Anglo-Saxon…
Christian Heroism and the West Saxon Achievement: The Old English Poetic Evidence
Christian Heroism and the West Saxon Achievement: The Old English Poetic Evidence Hare, Kent G. Medieval Forum, vol.4 (2004) Abstract In its existing…
Unity, Genre, and Subverting the Absolute Past: The Case of Malory’s “Tournament at Surluse”
Unity, Genre, and Subverting the Absolute Past: The Case of Malory’s “Tournament at Surluse” Hordis, Sandra M. Medieval Forum, vol.4 (2004) Abstract…
“Of this I can make no sense”: Wulf and Eadwacer and the Destabilization of Meaning
“Of this I can make no sense”: Wulf and Eadwacer and the Destabilization of Meaning Donahue, James J. Medieval Forum, vol. 4 (2004)…
Music and Magic in Le Bel Inconnu and Lybeaus Desconu
Music and Magic in Le Bel Inconnu and Lybeaus Desconu Zaerr, Linda Marie Medieval Forum, vol. 4 (2004) Abstract The thirteenth-century Old French…
“The Pale and Perfect Measured Parade” John Steinbeck’s First Draft of The Acts of King Arthur and His Noble Knights
“The Pale and Perfect Measured Parade” John Steinbeck’s First Draft of The Acts of King Arthur and His Noble Knights Stork, Nancy Medieval…
Emaré’s Fabulous Robe: The Ambiguity of Power in a Late Medieval Romance
Emaré’s Fabulous Robe: The Ambiguity of Power in a Late Medieval Romance Tsai, Christine Li-ju Medieval Forum, vol 3. (2003) Abstract This article…
Anger with God and Man: The Social Contexts of Melibee’s Anger
Anger with God and Man: The Social Contexts of Melibee’s Anger Griffith, John L. Medieval Forum, vol 3. (2003) Abstract Among modern critics,…
Fracture and Containment in the Icelandic Skalds’ Sagas
Fracture and Containment in the Icelandic Skalds’ Sagas Sayers, William Medieval Forum, vol. 3 (2003) Abstract Icelandic biographies of tenth- and eleventh-century poets are…
Merry Married Brothers: Wedded Friendship, Lovers’ Language and Male Matrimonials in Two Middle English Romances
Both Athelston and Amis and Amiloun show idealized same-sex friendships through various guises. In each, the bonds of friendship are cemented through troth-plights, which approach marriage vows in their complexity and wording
Web Spotlight: Medieval Portal Sites
Web Spotlight: Medieval Portal Sites Kline, Daniel T. Medieval Forum, vol. 2 (2003) Abstract This feature brings attention to a select number of…
Rethinking Marie
Rethinking Marie Hazell, Dinah Medieval Forum, vol. 2 (2003) Abstract Marie de France is traditionally associated with the English court of Henry II…
Hypertext: A Sacred (He)Art? Cor ad cor loquitur from Augustine to Shelley Jackson
Hypertext: A Sacred (He)Art? Cor ad cor loquitur from Augustine to Shelley Jackson Warren, Martin L. Medieval Forum, vol. 2 (2003) Abstract Postmodern…
The Acts of Matthew and Andrew in the City of Cannibals
The Acts of Matthew and Andrew in the City of Cannibals Sharp, Tom Medieval Forum, vol. 2 (2003) Abstract In the second century…
“God our Mother”: The Feminine Cosmology of Julian of Norwich and Hildegard of Bingen
“God our Mother”: The Feminine Cosmology of Julian of Norwich and Hildegard of Bingen Hudson, Jennifer A. Medieval Forum, vol. 1 (2002) Abstract…
Courtesy Books, Comedy, and the Merchant Masculinity of Oxford Balliol College MS 354
Courtesy Books, Comedy, and the Merchant Masculinity of Oxford Balliol College MS 354 Rogers, Janine Medieval Forum, vol. 1 (2002) Abstract This article…
Resurrection: Representation v. Reality In a Miracle of St John of Beverley
Resurrection: Representation v. Reality In a Miracle of St John of Beverley Wilson, Susan E. Medieval Forum, vol. 1 (2002) Abstract A thirteenth-century…
Description of the Warrener in the General Prologue and the Warrener’s Prologue and Tale
Description of the Warrener in the General Prologue and the Warrener’s Prologue and Tale Schragg , E.D. Medieval Forum, vol 1. (2002) Abstract…
Imperfect Heroes and the Consolations of Boethius: The Double Meaning of Suffering in Chaucer’s Knight’s Tale
Imperfect Heroes and the Consolations of Boethius: The Double Meaning of Suffering in Chaucer’s Knight’s Tale Camarda, Peter F. Medieval Forum, vol. 1 (2002)…