A Broken Book of Hours – Saving a Medieval Manuscript
In 2011 a medieval manuscript was broken apart – we take a look at the project which hopes to find all the pages and restore it.
10 Free Ancient and Medieval History Online Courses (Spring 2015)
Interested in learning about ancient or medieval history?
This Week in Medieval Manuscript Images
Medieval images of Easter, Good Friday, Passover and more
Review of Wolf Hall, Episode 1: Three Card Trick
Tudor mystery author Nancy Bilyeau explains the intricate plot of the premiere episode of Masterpiece Theater’s ‘Wolf Hall,’ about Thomas Cromwell, the chief minister of Henry VIII, whom some decry as an evil genius and others praise as the leader of the English Reformation.
Which VIKINGS Character Are You?
Travel back to the time of shieldmaidens and Norse mythology to find out what role you’d play!
Teenage Rebellion in the Middle Ages: How Salimbene de Adam became a Franciscan
It is a popular story – the teenage son defying his parents and doing something very rebellious. It could be using drugs, getting a tattoo, or falling into with the wrong type of people. Back in the thirteenth-century, the rebellious son might become a Franciscan!
The Medieval Versions of Viagra
Over a thousand years before Viagra was invented, medieval men were looking for ways to treat erectile dysfunction. We take a look at the prescriptions offered in one of the most popular medical textbooks from the Middle Ages.
The Crucifixion of Jesus in Medieval Art
Take a look at these fifteenth examples of how the Crucifixion of Jesus was depicted by medieval artists between the 3rd and 15th centuries.
New Books on the Middle Ages
From castles to healthcare, and maps to poetry – six new books on the Middle Ages.
King Edmund Ironside
It was the early eleventh century and England was being overrun by Vikings. Parts of the country were in the hands of the Danes and they were trying to acquire more…
Microhistory and the Big Picture
Microhistory draws us in with stories of compelling people, and teaches us more about history along the way. Done well, it can be the best of both worlds.
Interview: Ben Miles on playing Thomas Cromwell in Wolf Hall
Was there ever a time that Thomas Cromwell, lord privy seal of England in the reign of Henry VIII, was not front and center in the culture?
10 Men Who Almost Became the King of England
English history might have been very different if they had Eustace, Alphonso or Louis on the throne – here are ten men who nearly became the King of England in the Middle Ages.
This Week in Medieval Manuscript Images
It’s even more painful than it looks! This and forty more medieval manuscript images from the last week.
Which Irish Saint Are You?
Brendan, Columba, Patrick – find out which Irish Saint you are most like!
15 Mysteries from the Middle Ages
Here are fifteen mysteries that are still puzzling medieval historians.
Lightning Strikes in Medieval Florence
Luca Landucci writes about lightning strikes in 15th century Florence.
Do You Know Your Game Of Thrones Geography?
Do you know your House of Stark from your House Lannister and Dothraki Sea? Play our tough quiz and find out if you are true fan of the HBO fantasy series…
Palm Sunday in Medieval Manuscripts
How Palm Sunday was depicted in two of the most important illuminated manuscripts of Medieval Europe: The Isabella Breviary and Bible Moralisée of Naples.
Philippa Langley: The End of Richard III and the Beginning of Henry I
Amidst all the excitement, and the whirlwind that was Richard III’s reburial in Leicester, I managed to catch up with one of the world’s most famous Ricardians, ‘the Kingfinder’, Philippa Langley.
Lancelot and His Upcoming Reboot: Forgiven or Unforgiven?
Remakes can be a really interesting way to get at the heart of a story, as long as they don’t misplace that heart in the retelling.
This Week in Medieval Manuscript Images
This week we were among the 200,000 people who found @MedievalReacts on Twitter. Here are some of our favourites from his tweets, and many others who made use of the Middle Ages.
Which Era Do You Belong To?
Were you meant to be in the Age of Exploration, or is the Victorian Era the time for you to have lived in? These seven easy questions will reveal all!
Castle for Sale in Germany: The Sauerburg
This ruined 14th-century castle in western Germany is now used as a hotel for the picturesque region that is designated a World Heritage Site.
How Do You Say ‘Bastard’ in Medieval Latin?
As I am finding, analysis of the language of illegitimate birth reveals a rich, complex vocabulary used to indicate something less than fully legitimate birth.