Article on Old English Bede, Book on Frankish Formulae, win Royal Historical Society prizes
The Royal Historical Society announced their awards for outstanding historical scholarship and achievement earlier this summer, and two young medievalists came out as…
Medieval Hall in Wales to be preserved, turned into holiday home
A medieval hall house is set to become a holiday rental home, after funding was provided to restore the property. The National Heritage…
Castle for Sale: Castiglione Castle on Capri
The history of this castle on the Italian island of Capri dates back to the Roman period, when the place served as one…
Building the Medieval World
Building the Medieval World By Christine Sciacca J.Paul Getty Museum / British Library, 2010 ISBN: 978-1-60606-006-3 Some of the great and lasting achievements…
The 13th Warrior
The 13th Warrior, starring Antonio Banderas, was released in 1999. It was based on the novel Eaters of the Dead, by Michael Crichton.…
Volunteers needed for Oystermouth Castle
Roger Parmiter, Chair of the Friends of Oystermouth Castle in Wales, is looking for volunteers to play a part in safeguarding their local…
Medieval roof finial discovered in London
A rare find has been uncovered from the shores of the Thames by the Museum of London. A clay medieval roof finial was…
The Autobiography of Guibert of Nogent
Identity in History Episode 3: Medieval Religious Identities Richard Godbehere examines the Autobiography of Guibert de Nogent: “Here we look at the definitions…
Medieval Academy of America decides to keep its annual meeting in Arizona
The Medieval Academy of America announced today that its 2011 annual meeting will still be held in Arizona. The academic organization was under…
The Sims Medieval to be launched in spring 2011
Electronic Arts (EA) has announced that they will be releasing The Sims: Medieval in the spring of 2011. The developers say it will…
Captive Queen: A Novel of Eleanor of Aquitaine
Captive Queen: A Novel of Eleanor of Aquitaine By Alison Weir Ballantine Books, 2010 ISBN: 978-0-345-51187-4 Publisher’s Synopsis: Nearing her thirtieth birthday, Eleanor has…
Groundbreaking Stained Glass Journal celebrates fourth anniversary
Vidimus, the on-line journal of Stained Glass studies, is soon to celebrate its fourth anniversary. The Journal, launched in late 2006, is the…
New World Heritage Sites include medieval Albi, Tabriz
The World Heritage Committee of UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization), which has been meeting for the last several days in…
BBC to explore the legacy of the Normans
The BBC is to provide viewers with a definitive look at a seminal period of history, the resonances of which can still be…
Professor to research French Knight-Poet, Oton de Granson
Joan Grenier-Winther, a professor of French at the Washington State University Vancouver, has received a grant to translate the love poetry of a…
‘You cannot sell liberty for all the gold there is’: promoting good governance in early Renaissance Florence
You cannot sell liberty for all the gold there is: promoting good governance in early Renaissance Florence By Peter Howard Renaissance Studies, Vol.24:2…
Danzig and Poland in History
Danzig and Poland in History By Stanislaw Kutrzeba Baltic and Scandinavian Countries, Vol.4 (1938) Introduction: Danzig’s (Gdansk’s) relations with Poland have described a…
Yorkshire Museum reopens on August 1st
The Yorkshire Museum reopens on August 1st, 2010 following a nine month, £2 million refurbishment project. Five new galleries will showcase some of…
Study examines the same-sex relationships of Medieval Arab Women
A recent article suggests that lesbian activities of women in the medieval Arab world were far more common and open than is commonly believed, or would be considered acceptable in today’s Middle East.
Recent Trends in the Study of the Middle Ages
Recent Trends in the Study of the Middle Ages By Giles Constable Annual of Medieval Studies at CEU, vol. 15 (2009) Introduction: My…
Lost medieval bibles found at Hill Museum & Manuscript Library
Complete microfilms of two early medieval Spanish Bibles dating from the 9th and 10th century that were damaged or destroyed during the Spanish…
L’Anse aux Meadows site celebrates 50 years since discovery
Last week the government of Canada marked the 50th anniversary of the discovery of the Viking remains at the L’Anse aux Meadows in…
The Baltic and the Black Sea in Medieval Trade
The Baltic and the Black Sea in Medieval Trade By Marian Malowist Baltic and Scandinavian Countries, Vol.3 (1937) Introduction: The object of this…
Women workers could be found on the medieval construction site, study finds
According to a recently published study, women could be found working on construction sites, if only occasionally, including in specialized roles such as…
Holy Warriors: A Modern History of the Crusades
Holy Warriors: A Modern History of the Crusades By Jonathan Phillips Bodley Head, 2009 ISBN: 97802240799372 Synopsis: In his remarkable book, Jonathan Phillips…