The Strange Death of Richard the Lionhearted
Why did Richard I, a seasoned and expert warrior, expose himself to a bowman’s shot?
“The Eucharist and the Negotiation of Orthodoxy in the High Middle Ages”
This paper is part of Adam Hoose’s dissertation. It examined the differences between Waldensians and Franciscans in their treatment of the Eucharist. It also explored why the Waldensians were unsuccessful in their bid to become a legitimate religious order and were eventually marginalized as heretics.
Death on the Dorset Ridgeway: a Viking Murder Mystery
Angela Boyle recounts the extraordinary archaeological discovery made in the summer of 2009 in Dorset in southwest England.
‘In the Beginning’: The London Medieval Graduate Network Inaugural Conference
This is a summary of the The London Medieval Graduate Network Inaugural Conference by Rachel Scott. The conference was held on November 2nd at King’s College London.
Medieval Book History Week Lecture: “Practical Latin and Formal English in the 14th-15th Centuries”
This lecture is part of Medieval Book History Week. Renown Professor Jeremy Catto spoke about literacy and language in England during the later Middle Ages at the Pontifical Institute of Mediaeval Studies at the University of Toronto.
Medieval Halloween! Great books for Ghosts, Goblins, Witches & Ghouls!
Some spooktacular reads to celebrate Medieval Halloween!
Medieval Podcasts
Here are eighteen podcasts/radio programs you can listen to which offer great content on the Middle Ages.
The Story of Richard III as Graphic Novel
Check out these great illustrations made by Emma Viceli
Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament – a Review
What is Medieval Times? Medievalists.net decided to see for ourselves and go to the Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament in Toronto, Canada. Here is our review of the show:
Castle for Sale: Ballyfinboy Castle, Ireland
This Irish fortress was built around 1480, and comes with two-and-a-half acres of land, with the Ballyfinboy river forming the boundary to the north.
What did a wedding in medieval Damascus look like?
A bride being dressed and adorned; local people gathering to watch; gifts lavished, feasts prepared – these are all customs one would see in a modern day wedding. According to a recent article, these customs were also part of weddings in medieval Damascus although they had their unique Middle Eastern flavour.
Castle for Sale: Ballymaquiff Castle, Ireland
This historic Irish Castle was probably built by the De Burgo family in the late 14th/ early 15th century. This fortified tower house comes with four acres of land, is situated next to the old Sligo/ Limerick railway line.
When were the Middle Ages?
Medieval historians have been debating for many years on when were the Middle Ages – was there a year that medieval period began, and was there a year that it ended?
Movie Review: Mongol
Set in 1192, Mongol tells the tale of the Mongolian Steppe and the rise of Temüjin, who would later become Genghis Khan, one of the most feared and respected warriors of the medieval world.
Castle for Sale: Fortress of Miolans, Savoy
This impressive medieval castle is located in the heart of the Savoy Valley, and is situated on a strategic site above the hamlet of Miolans, which part of the small town of St-Pierre Albigny in eastern France
What work did Viking slaves do?
‘Slave work in general was heavy and dirty’ explains Janken Myrdal in his article ‘Milking and Grinding, Digging and Herding: Slaves and Farmwork 1000-1300’.
Erectile dysfunction in the Middle Ages
Like today, the problem of male impotence in the Middle Ages was often taken seriously and had important consequences for marriages and families. This can be seen in two court cases from 14th century York.
Castle for Sale: Ballindooley Castle in Galway, Ireland
Unique opportunity to purchase a landmark Historic Irish Castle, located a short drive from the centre of Galway city, and presented for sale in excellent condition, having undergone a sustained body of recovery, renovation and repair over the last twenty-two years.
The Kalamazoo Diaries – new play takes on the crazy world of the International Congress on Medieval Studies
Medievalists might be cringing or laughing until they cry soon, as a new play is in the works that takes a look at one of their most famous gatherings: the International Congress on Medieval Studies.
“Want to joust?” Medievalists.net talks to champion jouster Shane Adams about his love of the sport and life on the road as a full time jouster
Replete with re-enactors, jousting, workshops, vendors and medieval military displays, the festival had something for everyone.
Medieval Castle and Village for Sale in Italy
If you are looking to restore a medieval village, an opportunity is beckoning from Italy.
Medieval Warfare Magazine
Medieval Warfare Magazine is a new publication for those interested in the military history of the Middle Ages.
Royal Armouries selling sponsor copies of the world’s oldest surviving fight book!
Just in case you get into a street fight…here’s what to do ;) A serious medieval combat book for summer!
How did medieval Europeans deal with Greek debt? They sacked their capital city
The real reason for the diversion to Constantinople in 1203 by the Venetians and the crusaders, and for their subsequent attack on the imperial capital in 1204, was a simpler and, in their minds, increasingly pressing concern: the payment of outstanding debts
Ten Fascinating Facts About Hildegard Von Bingen
In 2012 Pope Benedict XVI made it official: An 11th century Benedictine nun named Hildegard Von Bingen—mystic, writer, musician, philosopher and naturalist—was proclaimed a saint.