An analysis of the correspondence and hagiographical works of Philip of Harvengt
An analysis of the correspondence and hagiographical works of Philip of Harvengt By Lynsey E. Robertson PhD Dissertation, University of St Andrews, 2007…
Soul and Mind. Ancient and Medieval Perspectives on the “De anima”
Soul and Mind. Ancient and Medieval Perspectives on the “De anima” By Marco Forlivesi Conference Paper given at The De Wulf-Mansion Centre (2007)…
Approaching the Debate on the Subject of Metaphysics from the Later Middle Ages to the Early Modern Age: The Ancient and Medieval Antecedents
Approaching the Debate on the Subject of Metaphysics from the Later Middle Ages to the Early Modern Age: The Ancient and Medieval Antecedents…
Medieval Ireland
These are our resources about medieval Ireland, including articles, books, news, videos and more. Articles about Medieval Ireland Racial Discrimination in Later Medieval…
A characterisation of the Historic Townscape of Central Hereford
A characterisation of the Historic Townscape of Central Hereford By Nigel Baker Herefordshire Archaeology report no.266 (2010) Introduction The background and purpose of…
Multi-verbal expressions of ‘giving’ in Old English and Old Irish
Multi-verbal expressions of ‘giving’ in Old English and Old Irish By Patricia Ronan and Gerold Schneider Paper given at Corpus Linguistics Conference, Liverpool,…
Comb-making in medieval Novgard (950-1450): An industry in transition
Comb-making in medieval Novgard (950-1450): An industry in transition By Lyuba Smirnova PhD Dissertation, Bournemouth University (2002) Abstract: This is a descriptive and…
Land, freedom and the making of the medieval West
In the course of the fifth and sixth centuries, barbarian warbands acquired property rights in the former provinces of the Roman west, in a process that established the broad structural characteristics of early medieval society in western Europe
Plato, Byzantium and the Italian Renaissance
Plato, Byzantium and the Italian Renaissance By Jonathan Harris History Teaching Review Year Book, Vol.19 (2006) Introduction: The ideas of the Athenian philosopher,…
Borderlords : the impact of Anglo-Scottish border magnates on government, 1341-1424
As the guardians of the frontier with Scotland, the English Borderlords had a standing army at the government’s expense due to their appointments as Wardens of the March.
Medieval and early modern mining in the Northern Black Forest (SW-Germany): An integrated historico-archaeological approach and its synergetic effects
Medieval and early modern mining in the Northern Black Forest (SW-Germany): An integrated historico-archaeological approach and its synergetic effects By Ewe Meyerdirks Medieval…
Wars and rumours of wars: England and the Byzantine world in the eighth and ninth centuries
The early mediaeval inhabitants of Britain felt remote from the centres of civilisation, and looked to Rome and also Byzantium as model Christian powers.
Liberty and advocacy in Ennodius of Pavia: the significance of rhetorical education in late antique Italy
Liberty and advocacy in Ennodius of Pavia: the significance of rhetorical education in late antique Italy By S.J.B. Barnish Hommages a Carl Deroux,…
A worthless prince? Andreas Palaeologus in Rome, 1465-1502
Andreas Palaeologus, the claimant to the Byzantine throne who died in Rome in 1502, has not been treated kindly by posterity.
The parish fraternities of County Meath in the late middle ages
In the fifteenth and early sixteenth centuries, dozens of religious fraternities of lay men and women were founded in the area of eastern Ireland, known as the Pale.
Musical Monuments from Medieval Meath
Musical Monuments from Medieval Meath By Ann Buckley Records of Meath Archaeological and Historical Society, Vol.19 (2008) Introduction: The most common figure representing…
UNESCO Heritage Sites
In 2009, UNESCO released a series of videos promoting the heritage sites on its World Heritage List – hundreds of locations around the…
To-ji: The World of Kukai : Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto
The capital of Japan was moved to Kyoto in 794. Two temples were built to protect the city. The West temple was destroyed…
The Most Beautiful Earthen Village : Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou
These are the Atlas Mountains in Central Morocco. They are over 3000 metres above sea level. This was the homeland of the Berber…
The Wall Street of the East : Ancient City of Ping Yao
This is Ping Yao, a city in the Shanshi Province of China. The fortified town dates back to the Ming Dynasty. And remains…
The Water Palace : Alhambra, Generalife and Albayzin, Granada
The city of Granada in southern Spain is where the 800-year-long Muslim occupation of the Iberian peninsula finally ended. Palace construction started during…
The Knights Fortress : Castle of the Teutonic Order in Malbork
The largest castle in Europe during the Middle Ages was a stronghold of the Teutonic Order and base from which to achieve their…
The Soul of Poland : Cracow’s Historic Centre
From the 11th Century, the historic city of Cracow was the capital of Poland for nearly 600 years. Poland has been frequently invaded…
The Land Where Hungarian Hearts Belong : Hortobágy, The Puszta
Hortobágy National Park is in the great plains of eastern Hungary. This vast grassland area is inscribed as World Heritage it is considered…
The Viking Kingdom : Jelling Mounds, Runic Stones and Church
The village of Jelling is in the central part of Denmarks Jutland peninsula and is a World Heritage site This is the burial…