The Hundred Years’ War with David Green
Episode 3 of The Medieval Podcast – Taking a look into the Hundred Years’ War between England and France with David Green.
Why is Njáls saga the best Icelandic saga?
Brennu-Njáls saga can—and most often is—be translated to The Story of Burnt Njal. But another way of translating it is The Story of Njáll the Burner. And I believe it is exactly this duality of the saga’s main character Njáll that makes the saga so appealing
Medieval Reads: Henry Treece’s Viking’s Dawn
I shall explore in this column is how each writer creates their particular Middle Ages and how that Middle Ages works at story feel.
Dried Fish and the Vikings
This month we’re taking a look at the modern cultural phenomena of “superfoods” and the latest Nordic sensation on the market – dried fish!
Books in the Middle Ages with Erik Kwakkel
Episode 2 of The Medieval Podcast – How were books made and used in the Middle Ages? Danièle is joined by Erik Kwakkel, a ‘rockstar’ of the Book History world.
5 Magic Spells from Medieval Iceland
Here are five spells from the Galdrabók, which range from helpful to cruel!
Medievalisms: Notre-Dame Cathedral and the Re-creation of the French Past
What many don’t realize is that the majority of what one sees when one looks at Notre-Dame’s west façade is a modern restoration.
13 Books about the Middle Ages that are now in the Public Domain
Our list of 13 books on the Middle Ages, published in 1923, and now in the public domain.
Medieval Coconuts with Kathleen Kennedy
Episode 1 of The Medieval Podcast – Could you really find coconuts in medieval England?
We have our own podcast!
Medievalists.net has entered the podcasting world – join Danièle Cybulskie on her new show The Medieval Podcast.
How medieval dynasties got their names
Why are the the Carolingians, the Hohenstaufen, the Plantagenets, and other medieval dynasties called by these names?
1018: The Year in Review
This year would see its share of political intrigue and military conflict – England would see itself becoming more connected to Europe, while a French monk warned of a new threat against the Catholic Church.
The Turks: The Medieval World’s Most Martial People
They were scouts, raiders, skirmishers, heavy cavalry, and shock cavalry all in one; and could operate as infantry as well if the need arose.
Queen, Priestess, General: The Legendary Life of Fu Hao
Queen, landed lady, priestess – all these are but some of the roles that this powerful lady played in life. Thanks to the oracle bone inscriptions, we can piece together Fu Hao’s life and career
What Off-Hand Weapon would you use with your Sword?
Take this quiz to see what sort of weapon you would wield in your off-hand while you use a one-handed sword in your dominant hand.
The Best of Medievalists.net in 2018 – Top 5 Longform Articles
Five articles about the medieval world from 2018 that we really loved!
The Story of Christmas: Medieval Extended Edition
Ludolph of Saxony’s 14th century work The Life of Christ offers an extended version of the Christmas story of the birth of Jesus.
The 2018 Medieval Book of the Year: The Golden Rhinoceros
The Golden Rhinoceros: Histories of the Africa, by Francois-Xavier Fauvelle, is our choice for the medieval book of the year for 2018.
A Guide to Medieval Guernsey
The island is in fact loaded with medieval things, which I’ve decided to share with you here.
Benign Medievalisms: The Juggling the Middle Ages Exhibit at Harvard’s Dumbarton Oaks
Like so many medieval stories, the “juggler” narrative first fell into obscurity for almost 500 years, only to be unearthed and re-present-ed by nineteenth-century scholars and artists to meet the tastes of various history-hungry modern audiences.
Chaucer or Shakespeare?
18 quotes (modernised) – some of which are Geoffrey Chaucer’s and some of which are William Shakespeare’s. Which one was penned by which great writer?
How much do you know about St George?
He killed the dragon and is patron saint of England and more than 20 other countries, but what else is there to know about St George?
How Much Do You Know About The History Of Christmas?
Here are 15 questions about the history of Christmas. See how many you can answer!
My Preciousssss Quiz For Tolkien Fans
Are you Tolkien’s biggest fan? How many of these tough questions can you get right?
