The Letters of Heloise: Love, Learning, and Life as a Medieval Woman
The letters of Heloise reveal her enduring love for Abelard, remarkable learning, religious struggles, and experiences as a medieval woman.
Medieval Wall Discovered Beneath Chester Castle
Archaeologists have discovered a nearly three-metre-high medieval wall beneath Chester Castle, once part of a fortified thirteenth-century bridge.
Online Course: En Garde! Fencing in Late Medieval and Early Modern England
This six-week course begins Friday, July 24th, with live sessions from 2:00-3:30 pm Eastern Time (Toronto/New York).
The Fifth Crusade: 5 Fascinating Facts from the Forgotten Campaign
Discover five fascinating facts about the Fifth Crusade, from the siege of Damietta and military innovations to the Nile’s decisive role in its failure.
15 Legendary Medieval Places People Believed Were Real
Explore 15 legendary places that shaped medieval maps, literature and beliefs about the distant and unknown parts of the world.
Lost Carolingian Text Written for Charlemagne Discovered
A newly identified Carolingian text written for Charlemagne offers insights into biblical interpretation, Islam and intellectual life at the emperor’s court.
The Battle of Formigny (1450)
As the Hundred Years’ War entered its final chapter, England and France fought for control of Normandy. In this episode of Bow & Blade, Michael and Kelly examine the road to the Battle of Formigny and its decisive impact on the war.
The Viking Sieges of Medieval Paris
Why were the Vikings able to besiege Paris twice? Danielle Turner explores the political divisions, military strategy, and decisions that shaped these famous ninth-century attacks.
Heresy and Orthodoxy in the Byzantine Empire
Discover how the Byzantine Empire defined orthodoxy, confronted heresy, and used councils, theology, and imperial power to defend Christian unity.
Medieval Fresco Restored at Florence’s Santa Maria Novella
A fourteenth-century fresco in Florence’s Basilica of Santa Maria Novella has returned to public view after restoration, revealing new details of the medieval devotional image.
Online Course: Relics in Antiquity and the Middle Ages
Relics in Antiquity and the Middle Ages is a six-week course starting on July 23rd, with live sessions on Thursdays from 1:00–2:30 pm Eastern Time (Toronto/New York).
The Rules of a Medieval Tournament
What rules did knights follow at a medieval tournament? Explore the 1478 Bamberg regulations covering weapons, noble status, squires, clothing, and more.
How Medieval Sailors Measured Time and Distance at Sea
Learn how medieval mariners measured time and distance at sea using lead lines, tides, lunar calculations, and memorised sailing directions.
New Exhibition Explores the Medieval Mongol Empire
Explore the medieval Mongol Empire through 248 rare artefacts in a new exhibition at the Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds, revealing the life and legacy of Genghis Khan.
Early Medieval City Discovered in Egypt
Archaeologists in Egypt have uncovered a well-preserved early medieval city in the Dakhla Oasis, complete with a church, homes, Byzantine coins, and hundreds of Coptic and Greek documents.
Rare Medieval Book of Hours to Headline Manuscript Sale
A beautifully illuminated fifteenth-century Book of Hours created in Bruges will be one of the highlights of Freeman’s third annual Western Manuscripts and Miniatures sale, taking place on 9 July.
Medieval Pilgrimages: Tourism, Shipwrecks and Robbers
Why did people go on medieval pilgrimages? Explore the dangerous journeys to Jerusalem and Santiago de Compostela, from storms at sea to highway robbers.
Medieval Online Courses – Summer Sale!
Summer has arrived, and so has our biggest Medieval Studies Online Courses sale of the season! For a limited time, get 20% off any course — live or self-paced!
The Medieval Mystery Behind the Pied Piper
Did the Pied Piper legend begin with a real medieval tragedy? Explore the earliest accounts from Hamelin and the theories behind the mysterious disappearance of 130 children.
The Emperor as God’s Representative: Political Theology in the Byzantine Empire
Discover how Byzantine emperors ruled as God’s representatives, shaping politics, religion, and imperial authority through the empire’s unique political theology.
Germany Returns Medieval Manuscript to Poland
A medieval manuscript containing part of Gaude Mater Polonia, one of Poland’s oldest hymns, has been returned to Poland after being displaced during the Second World War.
10 Medieval Inventions That Shaped the Modern World
The Middle Ages were an age of innovation. Discover ten medieval inventions that transformed everyday life and helped shape the modern world.
Merlin’s Prophecies: How Medieval People Believed He Predicted England’s Future
How did Merlin become the Middle Ages’ greatest prophet? Learn about the origins, meaning, and influence of Merlin’s famous prophecies.
Frederick II and Islam: Separating Myth from Reality
Explore the complex relationship between Frederick II and Islam, revealing how politics, science, and diplomacy shaped one of the medieval world’s most misunderstood rulers.