Quiz: Historical or Fictional?
Can you sort out what is true history from what is not? This short quiz tests your knowledge of Fact vs Fiction.
50th International Congress on Medieval Studies – Day 4
The final day of the congress at Western Michigan University.
50th International Congress on Medieval Studies – Day 3
Saturday at the International Congress on Medieval Studies – papers, Pseudo and the DANCE!
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 Bible moralisée of Naples
The Bible moralisée of Naples (c. 1340-1350, Naples, Italy) is housed in the Bibliothèque nationale de France, Paris.
The Ultimate Game of Thrones Quiz
Your favourite quiz for your favourite TV show.
When And Where In Time Should You Live?
Do you belong in Medieval Europe or a Modern Renaissance Faire? Perhaps Ancient Rome or Victorian England – find out!
50th International Congress on Medieval Studies – Day 2
Covering some of the best tweets from #Kzoo2015
What sword would you use in the Medieval or Renaissance eras?
You need to wield a mighty blade in the Middle Ages. What kind will it be?
50th International Congress on Medieval Studies – Day 1
Hundreds of tweets from the medieval congress. Here are some of our favourites…
Anglo-Saxon skeleton shows leprosy may have spread to Britain from Scandinavia
The bones of the man, probably in his 20s, show changes consistent with leprosy, such as narrowing of the toe bones and damage to the joints, suggesting a very early British case.
What Melee Weapon Would You Use On A Medieval Battlefield?
Discover which weapon would be best for you during a medieval battle!
Accessus: Where Premodern Meets Hypermodern
Taking a look at Accessus: A Journal of Premodern Literature and New Media, a free online publication sponsored by The Gower Project
Mystery, Secrets and Magic
When I decided to put pen to paper for a Tudor historical fiction story, I had no idea what I wanted to write. The subject has been analyzed and romanticized for five hundred years. What could I do that would be an original slant on this iconic subject matter? After having a look around I noticed that no one appears to have the exact moment of her execution. From there, the story began to slowly develop and present itself to me.
New book sheds light on Hereford’s medieval past
A leading archaeologist, who uncovered the remains of what might be a wounded Knight, will reveal extraordinary details of medieval life in Hereford in a new book.
Review of Wolf Hall, Episode 6: Master of Phantoms
But in ‘Masters of Phantoms,’ the final episode, Cromwell exhibits the characteristic he was most known for while alive: Ruthlessness.
The building of Castles and the administration of Sweden
Throughout Sweden the King began to build castles on the basis of foreign models in the middle of the 13th century. It is about the new art of castle building under Anglo-Norman and German influence.
‘Black Men and Malignant-Looking’: The Place of the Indigenous Peoples of North America in the Icelandic World View
As they headed back to the ship they saw three hillocks on the beach inland from the cape. Upon coming closer they saw there were three hide-covered boats, with three men under each of them.
The Secret Attack on Gallipoli in 1473
During the Venetian-Ottoman wars, a group of seven men attempted a secret attack on the Ottoman base at Gallipoli. The attack did not go completely as planned…
10 Great Tips from the Middle Ages
How to Sleep, How to take care of your cat, how to tell if someone is not dead! Medieval people give their advice on just about anything!
What’s Your Game Of Thrones House?
Everyone has a personality type, and some personality types are more devious than others. Which Westerosi family would you feel right at home in?
Ritualized Violence against Sorcerers in Fifteenth-Century France
These tales of violence and sorcery reveal interesting interactions with renowned sorcerers in villages that had not yet become involved in the witch hunts that were beginning to break out in the mountains in eastern France
A Villain and a Monster – The Literary Portrait of Richard III by Thomas More and William Shakespeare
The process of vilification of Richard III started at the end of the fifteenth century, when a well-planned policy of Tudor propaganda was set in motion by Henry VII himself, who commissioned a series of historiographical writings, mainly aiming at the solidification of the newly founded dynasty.
‘Que lo lean literalmente’: Clerical Ignorance and a Late Medieval Wedding Ceremony
There is ample evidence that in late-medieval Spain a vast number of priests charged with carrying out the Church’s everyday liturgical responsibilities were undereducated and had little or no capacity in that language.
Knights’ Tales: Looking at Representations of the Knight on Film
The present paper will focus on different portrayals of the knight in English-speaking films. What medieval features are kept? To what extent is accuracy important? How do these films contribute to our own modern day view of the knight and the Middle Ages?