Disease, Disability and Medicine in Early Medieval Europe workshop at the University of Nottingham
The University of Nottingham will be hosting a workshop this Sunday and Monday that will examine how disability, in all its forms, was…
Museum Secrets – New Television Series to Premiere in January!
Museum Secrets is a six-part television series where viewers are invited into the world’s greatest museums to uncover surprising stories and revealing secrets.…
Medieval England had a per capita income over $1000, research shows
New research led by economists at the University of Warwick reveals that medieval England was not only far more prosperous than previously believed,…
Historvius – new history travel portal website
Historvius, a recently launched website, is offering viewers great ways to explore and plan out trips to historic places around the world. Information…
Rewriting history: royal conspiracies in late medieval England
Royal intrigues are by no means a modern phenomenon – medieval monarchs were involved in conspiracies and cover-ups, according to best-selling author Ian…
Student wins scholarship to study early medieval Scottish history
Just five months after she graduated from University of California – Santa Cruz with a bachelor’s degree in history, Cynthia Thickpenny received a…
Christopher Columbus was the son of a Polish king, historian says
Christopher Columbus was a royal prince, son of a Portuguese noble lady and exiled Polish King Władysław III, according to Columbus’ new biography,…
Major medieval library in Amsterdam may have collection sold off
The upcoming sale of a medieval manuscript has raised speculation that a major academic library will be closed and have it collection sold…
Henry III Fine Rolls Project almost complete
A unique project between scholars at three institutions, to translate and digitalise documents drawn up in the thirteenth century for Henry III, is…
Thomas Noble named Vice-President of American Catholic Historical Association
Thomas F.X. Noble, chair of the Department of History at the University of Notre Dame, has been elected vice president of the American…
Scottish town of Dunfermline to get museum, art gallery
The Scottish town of Dunfermline, which is known for its medieval heritage, will be receiving £2.8million to establish a new museum and art…
Rare photos of Sutton Hoo excavation go on display
A collection of 1930s photographs taken by two holidaymakers at the excavation of one of Britain’s greatest archaeological discoveries will go on display…
Handguns from the Battle of Towton discovered
Two men have discovered what are believed to be the earliest known fragments of battlefield handguns, which are thought to have been used at the Battle of Towton, fought in northern England in 1461.
Native American came to Iceland over a thousand years ago, research finds
New genetic research has uncovered evidence that suggests a Native North American woman came to Iceland in the year 1000, most probably as…
Medieval walls of Kilmallock continue to be restored
Conservation work on one of Ireland’s most historic town walls is almost complete, Limerick County Council announced today. The local authority, through a…
History Professor Publishes Groundbreaking Book on Monasticism and Gender
In Dark Age Bodies: Gender and Monastic Practice in the Early Medieval West professor Lynda L. Coon, chair of the University of Arkansas’ department…
Relics of Richard II discovered at the National Portrait Gallery
An archivist at the National Portrait Gallery has found relics from the tomb of King Richard II which may allow scholars to accurately…
Getty Museum hosts exhibition: Imagining the Past in France, 1250—1500
A major exhibit featuring over 70 objects celebrating medieval manuscript images will begin tomorrow at the J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles.…
Medieval Manuscript expects to fetch up to £2 million at auction
The Rochefoucauld Grail, a 14th century manuscript that offers illustrated Arthurian tales, is going to be sold at auction on Tuesday, December 7th.…
Moravian Conference Will Explore Medieval Era from a Variety of Perspectives
Moravian College, located on Bethelem, Pennsylvania, will host the Fifth Annual Undergraduate Conference in Medieval and Early Modern Studies on Saturday, December 4.…
£7.5m project to revitalize Chester Cathedral
The Cheshire West and Chester Executive Council has given the go-ahead for a £7.5m project that will bring major changes to the Chester…
Medieval Week comes to Edinburgh
High levels of illiteracy during medieval times meant the ‘dark’ ages were actually a period of surprising cultural richness, with the majority of…
Harlech Castle in Wales to get upgrades
Harlech Castle in northern Wales will soon be receiving new interpretation, presentation and visitor facilities, following the acquisition of the town’s Castle Hotel…
Battlefields, Historic Sites, to get heritage protection in Scotland
Scotland’s Minister for Culture and External Affairs Fiona Hyslop announced yesterday new legislation that will create an official registry of battlefields and assist in…
The Bangor Pontifical Project celebrates first anniversary
The Bangor Pontifical Project, launched one year ago by Bangor University and Bangor Cathedral in Wales, has just reached its first significant milestone.…