This Week in Medieval Manuscript Images
From Dragons to Dragonflies – over 50 images from medieval manuscripts found on Twitter this week!
Places to See: Notre Dame – Part I
Part I of my initial visit to stunning Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, France.
A Byzantine lament for a lost wife
‘For a bond of incomparable love made us happier than all people, but the thieving and cruel hand of Hades cut the bond mercilessly. ‘
The Medieval version of Metallica
The medieval folk band Stary Olsa has made an impressive cover of the Metallica song ‘One’.
What can we learn about the Middle Ages from its literature?
So what can we learn from reading medieval fiction alongside our history books? Here are five things, for a start.
Medieval Beauty Tips
How did women in the Middle Ages make their hair, faces and skin look beautiful? The Trotula, a medieval text for women written in 12th century Salerno includes recipes and instructions that help ladies clear up their skin, colour their hair and even get rid of the stench from their mouth! Here are 10 excerpts from the Trotula that offer medieval beauty tips!
Would You Survive Childhood In Medieval Europe?
When life is tough, it’s always most difficult for the children. The advances that allowed people to settle in with farms and cattle increased the nutrition and stability, but there were still plenty of things to worry about in Medieval times. Check your knowledge of childhood during this era!
Vikings and the Dark Ages seen through Continental comics
Medieval ink-heroes from France!
Healthy Eating in the Middle Ages: the Tacuinum Sanitatis
In the late Middle Ages, princes and the powerful learnt the health and hygiene rules of rational medicine from the Tacuinum Sanitatis, a treatise on well-being and health widely disseminated in the 14th and 15th centuries.
This Week in Medieval Manuscript Images
Snails and other dangerous creatures can be found among the more than 60 images we found on Twitter this week!
14 Reasons Why Florence is Great (in 1457)
Giovanni Rucellai, a 15th century merchant, tells us what was so great about Florence during his time.
Which Famous Viking Are You?
Do you sail the Sea of Worms and trade with the Skraelings? Perhaps you’re in service to the Romans-Who-Speak-Greek in Miklagaard.
Richard II: One of England’s forgotten kings
I thought I’d take five minutes today to talk a little bit about one of England’s forgotten kings.
The Perils of Polygamy in 15th century Cairo
Under medieval Islamic law, a man could marry up to four women. However, if accounts from 15th century Egypt are indicative, it would be rare for such an arrangement to work out for all parties.
The Bible in the Middle Ages
Twenty images from medieval manuscripts showing famous scenes from the Bible
Places to See: Sainte Chapelle
Travelling to Paris ? Add this beautiful thirteenth century Capetian chapel to your MUST-SEE list for your next visit!
This Week in Medieval Manuscript Images
Nearly 40 medieval manuscript images from Twitter to share with you this week, including rabbits cooking people, a bat smiling, and a man smoking a pipe.
Ten Medieval Saints You May Not Have Heard of
Sometimes overshadowed, sometimes eccentric, and perhaps a little unbelievable – here are ten medieval saints you should know more about.
Paranormal Activity in Medieval England: The Ghosts of Byland Abbey
And while he was going back along the road heard a terrifying voice yelling far behind him, as if it were on a mountain. A moment later it yelled again but this time nearer. A third time he heard the voice shouting at the crossroads ahead of him, and then he saw a pale horse.
Which Historical Figure Are You?
Find out how good you would be as a world ruler. Or some random significant person.
Memento Mori: Medieval Images of Death
In honour of All Hallows’ Eve, let’s take five minutes to look at how death was expressed in art in the late Middle Ages.
Edward II and his Children
Kathryn Warner, author of Edward II: The Unconventional King, takes a look at the English king’s three sons and two daughters.
This Week in Medieval Manuscript Images
Over 40 medieval manuscript images found on Twitter this week – including some to inspire you to get spooky for Halloween, try a maze, or build Noah’s Ark!
Which Assassin’s Creed Character Are You?
Assassin’s Creed and its sequels have created some memorable characters. Which assassin would you be?