Dozens of medieval finds reported in Scotland’s treasure trove
The government of Scotland has issued its annual Treasure Trove Report today, which lists the archaeological discoveries made between April 2009 and March…
The Social Context of Norse Jarlshof
The Social Context of Norse Jarlshof By Marcie Anne Kimball Master’s Thesis, Louisiana State University, 2003 Abstract: A series of excavations from 1897…
Masculine Beauty vs. Feminine Beauty in Medieval Iberia
Look for a woman who is pretty and witty and full of spirit, who is not very tall, not yet dwarfish; if possible, try not to fall in love with a low-born woman, for that kind knows nothing of love: she is like a straw scarecrow.
An Unedited Welsh Poem from Peniarth 49: Cywydd y Gal
An Unedited Welsh Poem from Peniarth 49: Cywydd y Gal By James Doan Comitatus: A Journal of Medieval and Renaissance Studies, Vol. 7:1…
Intimate Objects and Medieval Sexuality: A Review of CMRS Medieval Sexuality 2009
Intimate Objects and Medieval Sexuality: A Review of CMRS Medieval Sexuality 2009 By Andrea F. Jones CSW Update Newsletter (2009) Introduction: Sex is…
Rus’ in the ethnic nomenclature of the Povest’ vremennykh let
Rus’ in the ethnic nomenclature of the Povest’ vremennykh let By Paul Bushkovitch Cahiers du monde russe et soviétique, Vol.12:3 (1971) Introduction: The…
Debacle at Manzikert, 1071: Prelude to the Crusades
Debacle at Manzikert, 1071: Prelude to the Crusades By Brian Carey Medieval History Magazine, Issue 5 (2004) Introduction: The Seljuks, like other Central…
A Letter from Lewis of Savoy to Edward I
A Letter from Lewis of Savoy to Edward I By A.J. Taylor English Historical Review, Vol. 68 (1953) Introduction: The accidental death of…
Experimental Therapeutics in the Renaissance
Experimental Therapeutics in the Renaissance By Stata Norton The Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics, Vol.304:2 (2003) Abstract: Detailed accounts of therapeutics at…
Illustrations of damnation in late Anglo-Saxon manuscripts
Illustrations of damnation in late Anglo-Saxon manuscripts By Sarah J. Semple Anglo- Saxon England, Vol.32 (2003) Introduction: ‘Many tribulations and hardships arise in…
A Reconstruction of the Flora and Vegetation in the Central Area of Early Medieval Kyiv, Ukraine, Based on the Results of Palynological Investigations
A Reconstruction of the Flora and Vegetation in the Central Area of Early Medieval Kyiv, Ukraine, Based on the Results of Palynological Investigations…
On Cathars, Albigenses, and good men of Languedoc
It argues that some commonplace notions about the Cathars, virtually unaltered for over a hundred years, are far from settled — especially when inquisition records from Languedoc are taken into account.
Positive Reinforcement According to Maimonides, the 12th Century Jewish Philosopher
Positive Reinforcement According to Maimonides, the 12th Century Jewish Philosopher By Michael E Leshtz and Nathan Stemmer Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, Vol.39:3…
The composition and manufacture of early medieval coloured window glass from Sion (Valais, Switzerland) : A Roman glass-making tradition or innovative craftsmanship?
The composition and manufacture of early medieval coloured window glass from Sion (Valais, Switzerland) : A Roman glass-making tradition or innovative craftsmanship? By…
Technology Assessment from the Stance of a Medieval Historian
Technology Assessment from the Stance of a Medieval Historian By Lynn White Jr. The American Historical Review, Vol. 79, No. 1. (1974) Introduction:…
Anglo-Saxon Studies Colloquium
Anglo-Saxon Studies Colloquium – Seventh Annual ASSC Graduate Student Conference Held at the University of Toronto February 12, 2011 Nine papers were presented…
Lambert Simnel and the King from Dublin
Lambert Simnel and the King from Dublin By Gordon Smith The Ricardian, Vol. 10 No.135 (1996) Introduction: Throughout his reign (1485-1509) Richard III’s…
The Struggle over control of Kiev in 1235 and 1236
The Struggle over control of Kiev in 1235 and 1236 By Martin Dimnik Canadian Slavonic Papers, Vol.21 (1979) Introduction: The years 1235 and…
Mysterious Voynich manuscript dates back to the 15th century
Researchers from the University of Arizona have discovered that the Voynich manuscript, which has been called “the world’s most mysterious manuscript,” was written…
Revolt on the Nile: Economic Shocks, Religion and Institutional Change
Revolt on the Nile: Economic Shocks, Religion and Institutional Change By Eric Chaney Published Online (2010) Abstract: This paper uses over 700 years…
Rex Francorum et rex Angul-Saxonum: a comparison of Einhard’s Vita Karoli Magni and Asser’s De Rebus Gestis Ælfredi
Rex Francorum et rex Angul-Saxonum: a comparison of Einhard’s Vita Karoli Magni and Asser’s De Rebus Gestis Ælfredi By Helen Ann Hund Master’s…
Religion and Politics in Byzantium on the Eve of the Arab Conquests
Religion and Politics in Byzantium on the Eve of the Arab Conquests By J.D.C. Frendo Florilegium, vol. 10 (1988-91) Introduction: The three decades or…
The Double Perspective: Arab Mathematics and Renaissance Art
The Double Perspective: Arab Mathematics and Renaissance Art By Hans Belting Third Text, Vol. 24:5 (2010) Abstract: This article deals with the transferof…
Google Art Project brings viritual tours to world’s museums
Earlier this month Google launched a new online service which will allow art lovers to virtually explore hundreds of famous works found in…
Reclamation and regional economies of medieval marshland in Britain
Reclamation and regional economies of medieval marshland in Britain By Stephen Rippon Recent Developments in Wetland Research, edited by B. Raftery and J.…