Did Jousting Give King Edward III Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE)?
Could one of the greatest warrior kings of medieval England have secretly suffered from a very modern seeming aliment and if so, was his lifelong and ardent devotion to the chivalric cult to blame?
The Myth of the Flat Earth
If they didn’t think it was flat, what did they think? And why are we all convinced otherwise?
25 Great Medieval Quotes
Our list of inspiring and amusing quotes from the Middle Ages.
True Crusader Crime: Petty Crime and Petty Quarrels
High-profile crime might be plastered across the chronicles, but it was just the visible end of a much bigger problem. Criminality was everywhere.
New Medieval Books: The Bones of Birka
Aimed at younger readers, this book takes a look at the story of Bj 581, the grave in Birka where a female Viking warrior was buried.
10 Little Details in the Bayeux Tapestry You May Have Missed
The designer of the Bayeux Tapestry also included little details that the casual viewer might miss. Here are ten images to take a second look at.
Fashion Trends from the Middle Ages
How did fashion change during the Middle Ages? Using images from medieval manuscripts, we can track some of the changes in fashion over the centuries.
Brother vs brother in 15th-century Castile: The Battle of Olmedo in 1467
During the mid-fifteenth century, the Kingdom of Castile was involved in a bloody set of three large battles to determine whether its king would prevail over the nobles in a kind of Spanish Wars of the Roses.
Did people drink water in the Middle Ages?
One of the oddest myths about the Middle Ages is that people did not drink water.
Medieval Myth-Busting at the Movies
Here are five of the most common myths about the Middle Ages, busted.
Codex Manesse added to UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register
The Codex Manesse, created in the 14th century and known for its 134 beautiful images, has been included in UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register. It’s one of 14 medieval documents that have been just added to this list of documentary heritage.
Gunpowder, Cannons, and Military History with Cliff Rogers
During the Late Middle Ages, warfare began to change with the rise of gunpowder weapons. But is every medieval gunpowder recipe actually effective? This week, Danièle speaks with Clifford J. Rogers about his gunpowder experiments at West Point Military Academy, how small variations might affect each recipe, and why a modern military academy needs a medievalist.
‘While the cat’s away, the mouse is seen scurrying about’: 25 Medieval Proverbs
Here are 25 of our favourite medieval proverbs from The Well-Laden Ship.
French king Louis IX spotlighted in the new issue of Medieval World
Issue 6 of Medieval World: Culture & Conflict looks at King Louis IX of France (r. 1226–1270) – “the most Christian king”.
Work begins to protect medieval tomb from the Deathwatch Beetle
Conservation work has begun at St Andrew’s Church, Wingfield, to protect the 600-year-old tomb of Michael and Katherine de la Pole. The medieval tomb is being attacked by the Deathwatch Beetle.
What academic tenure does for you (yes, you!), with Jacques Berlinerblau
This episode of Byzantium & Friends features a wide-ranging conversation with Jacques Berlinerblau about the changing nature of the academic profession, especially regarding the erosion of academic freedom through the expansion of contingent academic labor and direct attacks on it by the states. Is research becoming increasingly vulnerable to outside political pressures?
Stealing the King’s Crown in 1440
A servant named Helene Kottanner was tasked with stealing the crown of the King of Hungary. Helene tells us how she did it.
By God’s Bones: Medieval Swear Words
What were bad words in the Middle Ages? Cursing or swearing in medieval England was really different from today’s world.
The Last Knight: Emperor Maximilian I
Was Maximilian brilliant and innovative, or was he a schemer who put family above country, or was he a natural leader, or was he just a politician with a mixed record?
Tavern Names in Medieval London
What were the names of taverns in the Middle Ages? A list from late medieval London reveals over 50 names, which were inspired by animals, everyday objects and saints.
A Majestic May Half Term in Store at Cadw Sites Across Wales
Cadw has released its packed May half-term schedule, offering unique activities for families to enjoy and bring Welsh history to life.
Did Medieval Physicians learn new things?
Did medieval physicians try to learn about medicine and the human body? Did they try medical experiments?
Codex Sassoon sells for $38 million at auction
An 1100-year-old manuscript has sold for $38,126,000 (US), making it the most valuable medieval manuscript to be auctioned. The Codex Sassoon, which contains an almost complete version of the Hebrew Bible, was purchased by Alfred H. Moses and will be donated to the ANU Museum of the Jewish People in Israel.
The International Congress on Medieval Studies 2023 edition
This week on The Medieval Podcast, Danièle speaks with Peter Konieczny from Medievalists.net about the new research they learned about at the International Congress on Medieval Studies in Kalamazoo.