The Medieval Magazine: The Cadaver Synod (Volume 2 Issue 8)

The Cadaver Synod is one of the strangest events of the Middle Ages – we take a look at why the corpse of a Pope was put on trial in 897. Read also about Dover Castle, medieval prostitution, law, paper, and power struggles in universities.

In this week’s issue:

500-Year-Old Shipwreck Discovered off the Coast of Oman

The Life and Death of King Erik IX of Sweden

The Cadever Synod: Low Point in the History of the Papacy

The Medieval Ladies of the Night

A Guide to Dover Castle

Interview: Michael H. Roffer, author of The Law Book

Book Excerpt: On the Trail of the Yorks

And more…

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