Cultural Identity of the Russian North Settlers in the 10th – 13th Centuries: Archaeological Evidence and Written Sources
Cultural Identity of the Russian North Settlers in the 10th – 13th Centuries: Archaeological Evidence and Written Sources Makarov, N.A. Slavica Helsingiensia, 27,…
Displacement and redemption in the Lais of Marie de France
The Lais of Marie de France are not only for entertainment but for edification as well.
Medieval Women
Throughout the Middle Ages, many women made a dramatic impact on medieval society. These include rulers, saints and scholars. Here are some articles…
Fact and Pattern in Heroic History: Dudo of St.Quentin
Fact and Pattern in Heroic History: Dudo of St.Quentin By Eleanor Searle Viator, Vol.15 (1984) Abstract: Around the turn of the millenium, Dudo…
The Origins of King’s Lynn? Control of Wealth on the Wash Prior to the Norman Conquest
The Origins of King’s Lynn? Control of Wealth on the Wash Prior to the Norman Conquest Hutcheson, A.R.J. Medieval Archaeology, 50, (2006) Abstract This…
The Seigneurial residence in Normandy, 1125-1225: an Anglo-Norman Tradition?
The Seigneurial residence in Normandy, 1125-1225: an Anglo-Norman Tradition? Impey, Edward Medieval Archaeology, Vol.43 (1999) Abstract England and Normandy shared a common (although…
The later pre-Conquest boroughs and their defences
The later pre-Conquest boroughs and their defences Radford, C.A. Ralegh Medieval Archaeology, Vol.14 (1970) Abstract For nearly two centuries before the Norman Conquest…
The early Norman castle at Lincoln and a re-evaluation of the original West Tower of Lincoln Cathedral
The early Norman castle at Lincoln and a re-evaluation of the original West Tower of Lincoln Cathedral Vince, Alan and Stocker, David Medieval Archaeology,…
Battle and trial: weapon injury burials of St Andrew’s Church, Fishergate, York
Battle and trial: weapon injury burials of St Andrew’s Church, Fishergate, York Daniell, Chris Medieval Archaeology, Vol.45 (2001) Abstract In 1985-6, York Archaeological…
Caring for the Dead in Late Anglo-Saxon England
This article will highlight the diversity of both burial rite and burial location in the later Anglo-Saxon period and will examine the ways in which the archaeological evidence serves to complement the contemporary written evidence for the treatment of the dead.
The transformation of kinship and the family in late Anglo-Saxon England
In this article it is suggested that the emergence of new kinship values was connected to the investment of aristocratic energy and resources in monastic programmes, and to subtle changes in lay involvement with the rituals associated with death and the salvation of souls.
The Norman Kings of Sicily and the Fatimid Caliphate
The Norman Kings of Sicily and the Fatimid Caliphate By Jeremy Johns Anglo-Norman Studies, Vol.15 (1993) Introduction: The de Hauteville rulers of Sicily…
Medieval Irish had their own ways to stop the undead
Two skeletons discovered with large stones wedged into their mouths, were buried in this way around 1300 years ago to stop them rising from their graves to haunt the living, according to new documentary featuring the work of archaeologists from the Institue of Technology Sligo and St.Louis University.
Miracles of healing in Anglo-Celtic Northumbria as recorded by the venerable Bede and his contemporaries: a reappraisal in the light of twentieth century experience
Miracles of healing in Anglo-Celtic Northumbria as recorded by the venerable Bede and his contemporaries: a reappraisal in the light of twentieth century…
Arthritis in Saxon and mediaeval skeletons
Arthritis in Saxon and mediaeval skeletons By Juliet Rogers, Iain Watt and Paul Dieppe British Medical Journal, Vol.283 (1981) Abstract: Examination of 400…
The status of French in medieval England: evidence from the use of object pronoun syntax
The status of French in medieval England: evidence from the use of object pronoun syntax Ingham, Richard (UCE Birmingham) Vox Romanica 65 (2006)…
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Resources, Roles, and Conflict: Active Resource Management in the Anglo-Norman Kingdom
Resources, Roles, and Conflict: Active Resource Management in the Anglo-Norman Kingdom By Dolores M. Wilson, M.A. Thesis, University of Houston (2003) Abstract: Contrary to…
The Normans between Byzantium and the Islamic World
The Normans between Byzantium and the Islamic World TRAVAINI, LUCIA Dumbarton Oaks Papers: Dumbarton Oaks Research Library and Collection, Washington, D.C.(2001) Abstract When…
Cultural syncretism and ethnic identity: The Norman ‘conquest’ of Southern Italy and Sicily
Cultural syncretism and ethnic identity: The Norman ‘conquest’ of Southern Italy and Sicily Drell, Joanna H.(Department of History, Colgate University, Hamilton, New York) Journal…
Ralph de Limésy: Conqueror’s Nephew? The Origins of a Discounted Claim
Ralph de Limésy: Conqueror’s Nephew? The Origins of a Discounted Claim Jackson, Peter (University of Oxford) Prosopon Newsletter (1997) Abstract The name of…
The Justification of the Conquest Chapter 1 of Conquered England: Kingship, Succession, and Tenure 1066-1166
The Justification of the Conquest Chapter 1 of Conquered England: Kingship, Succession, and Tenure 1066-1166 Garnett, George Abstract The author of the D manuscript…
Was Cnut a True Christian, or Just a Shrewd Politician?
Was Cnut a True Christian, or Just a Shrewd Politician? By David R. Hathaway Colloquia, Vol.25 (2004) Introduction: The Christian church, which had…
The Bretons and Normans of England 1066-1154: the family, the fief and the feudal monarchy
The Bretons and Normans of England 1066-1154: the family, the fief and the feudal monarchy Keats-Rohan, K.S.B. Nottingham Mediaeval Studies, 36 (1992) Abstract Of all…
Rebellion, Combat, and Massacre: A Medieval Mass Grave at Sandbjerg near Næstved in Denmark
Rebellion, Combat, and Massacre: A Medieval Mass Grave at Sandbjerg near Næstved in Denmark By Pia Bennike Warfare and society : archaeological and…