Eating people and the alimentary logic of Richard Cœur de Lion
No fourteenth-century English cook is known to have prepared for consumption the flesh of a real Turk, yet the Turk’s Head, a sweet-and-sour meat pie shaped and decorated to resemble the outlandish features of a stereotyped Saracen, was a familiar late medieval dish
1117 in Iceland and England
But I should make it plain at this point that 1117 in England and 1117 in Iceland represent a coincidence, not a connection, a coincidence though which may permit some comparison and more especially some contrast.
Treasures of the Bodleian exhibition opens today
The Bodleian Libraries’ autumn exhibition ‘Treasures of the Bodleian’ opens to the public today (Friday 30 September). The exhibition will feature a selection…
Historic cobblestones removed from the medieval village of Dunster
Workmen have begun removing the cobblestone pathways around the village of Dunster in Somerset. The distinctive cobblestone paths have existed for hundreds of…
Cod skulls reveal fishing patterns in the Middle Ages
Scholars from the University of Cambridge have concluded that sea fishing in northwest Europe was more locally-based than previously believed. By using skulls…
Dance of the Dandelion, by Dina Sleiman
Dance of the Dandelion By Dina Sleiman WhiteFire Publishing, 2011 ISBN: 978-0983455608 Price $14.99 for a print copy, under $4 for an electronic…
“Et vedoando sia donna et madonna”: Guardianship and Remarriage in Sixteenth-Century Venice
“Et vedoando sia donna et madonna”: Guardianship and Remarriage in Sixteenth-Century Venice By Anna Bellavitis Less Favored – More Favored: Proceedings from a…
Medieval biographies and the geography of power: the Historia Gruffud vab Kenan
Medieval biographies and the geography of power: the Historia Gruffud vab Kenan Jones, Rhys (Institute of Geography and Earth Sciences, University of Wales) Journal…
Some Early Hospitals in Wales and the Border
Some Early Hospitals in Wales and the Border By John Cule National Library of Wales journal, Vol.20:2 (1977) Introduction: A hospital is not…
Was there Really Such a Thing as Feud in the High Middle Ages?
The pull toward the taking of personal vengeance is at least as evident in the medieval West as at other times and in other places. It is, indeed, a staple theme of entertainment literature.
Sagoromo and Hamamatsu on Genji: Eleventh-Century Tales as Commentary on Genji monogatari
Sagoromo and Hamamatsu on Genji: Eleventh-Century Tales as Commentary on Genji monogatari By Royall Tyler Japan Review, Vol.18 (2006) Abstract: Although avowed comment…
The Sweet Side of War: The Place of Honey in Military Provisioning
The Sweet Side of War: The Place of Honey in Military Provisioning Paper given by Ilana Krug at the High Medieval Warfare session,…
Anglo-Saxon Medicine within its Social Context
This thesis considers the medical history of the Anglo- Saxons, and utilises all available sources of evidence, whether documentary, archaeological or medical, in an attempt to gain a comprehensive view of the medical aspects of society.
Völuspá and the Feast of Easter
It is generally agreed that Völuspá has been influenced by Christian ideas to some extent, but the nature of that influence has been debated.
REVIEW: “The Sons of Mercia: Godric the Kingslayer” – Jayden Woods
Rich characters, misery, betrayal, sex and a dose of brutal Viking violence, mixed together for an easy, enjoyable read! Author Jayden Woods releases her next offering in…
Professor earns fellowship to research medieval English morality plays
Gail McMurray Gibson said that her college professors first sparked her interest in medieval studies. She has pursued that interest and become one…
Byzantine Dress Accessories in North Africa: Koiné and Regionality
In North Africa, as in other regions of the Byzantine Empire, supra-regional types and fashions sometimes co-existed with local traditions.
Scholar finds evidence of links between Vikings and North American natives
Old Norse sagas such as Saga of Erik the Red and the Saga of the Greenlanders have been long been considered among the…
Peoples and languages in eleventh- and twelfth-century Britain and Ireland: reading the charter evidence
Peoples and languages in eleventh- and twelfth-century Britain and Ireland: reading the charter evidence By Richard Sharpe The reality behind charter diplomatic in…
Interview with Jayden Woods, author of Godric the Kingslayer
In 2010 we interviewed author Jayden Woods about her novel Eadric the Grasper: Sons of Mercia Volume I. Jayden has now published the…
The Spanish Touch – Barcelona and Catalonia’s Medieval Treasures
Barcelona’s medieval district is rightly considered one of the best preserved in Europe. There is literally a story on every street, and around every corner a legend.
Thank you for buying this Medieval Magazine bundle
Thank you for purchasing this five issue bundle. Click on the issues below to download the PDF files: Issue 8: Richard’s Final Journey…
The Tale of Peter and Fervoniia: The Text and the Icon
The Tale of Peter and Fervoniia: The Text and the Icon By Priscilla Hunt Elementa, Vol.3 (1997) Introduction: The enigmatic Tale of Peter…
Daniel in the Den of Lions: Early medieval carvings and their origins
Daniel in the Den of Lions: Early medieval carvings and their origins By Tina Negus Folk Life: Journal of Ethnological Studies, Vol.44 (2005-6)…
From Antiquity to Romanesque
From Antiquity to Romanesque By Peter Hubert Published Online Introduction: Many authorities on Romanesque architecture and sculpture have pointed out the heritage that…