Where the Middle Ages Begin
This week on The Medieval Podcast, Danièle speaks with Heather Blurton about how Richard’s contemporaries saw him, the wild stories told about him in the later Middle Ages, and why we still just can’t get enough of this controversial king.
What everyday objects did people use in the Middle Ages? From clothing and household necessities to tools for work and warfare, these 25 medieval items were essential to daily life and shaped how people lived, ate, and survived.
Delve into the pivotal figures of the Middle Ages whose enduring legacies shaped the course of history. From visionary leaders and profound scholars to prolific writers and formidable warriors, these individuals left an indelible mark on medieval society.
Discover the 50 most significant events of the Middle Ages, spanning the years 500 to 1500.
Here are seven vivid facts about colour in the Middle Ages
In medieval times, many unique jobs, such as Ale-wife and Groom of the Stool, were essential but have since vanished. Discover these obsolete occupations and how historical changes led to their disappearance.
Are you wanting to talk more like someone from the Middle Ages? We have a list of 30 great sayings and proverbs that you can use in your conversations.
Have you wondered what a medieval king did on a typical day? Thanks to Christine de Pizan, we have an account of what daily life was like for King Charles V of France.
Some of our most popular phrases have a long history, including some that go back to the Middle Ages.
Want to know what kind of jobs there were in the Middle Ages? A unique source from the 15th century gives us some beautiful images of medieval people at work.
The technology of medieval sheep farming: some evidence from Crawley, Hampshire, 1208–1349 Page, Mark Agricultural History Review, Vol.51:2 (2003) Abstract Sheep farming was…
Insights Into the O’Neills of Ireland from DNA Testing O’Neill, Edwin B., & McLaughlin, John D. Journal of Genetic Genealogy 2:18-26, 2006 Abstract The O’Neills…
The Anglo-Saxon See and Cathedral of Dorchester-on-Thames: the Evidence Reconsidered Doggett, Nicholas Oxoniensia,Vol. 51 (1986) Abstract Situated on the northern frontier of the…
Romanesque Redivivus: A Full-Scale 3D Computer Reconstruction of the Medieval Cathedral and Town of Santiago de Compostela (ca. 1211) Presentation at the Metropolitan…
Medieval Military Logistics: An Agent-based Simulation of a Byzantine Army on the March By Bart Craenen, Georgios Theodoropoulos, Vincent Gaffney, Philip Murgatroyd and…
No-Woman’s Land? On Female Crime and Incarceration, Past, Present, and Future By Guy Geltner Justice Policy Journal, Volume 7, No. 2 (2010) Abstract:…
The Economics of Monasticism By Nathan Smith Published Online (2009) Abstract: Since their emergence in ancient times, Christian monasteries have proven to be…
Craft Guilds and Christianity in Late-Medieval England. A Rational-Choice Analysis By Gary Richardson Rationality and Society, Vol. 17 (2005) Abstract: In late-medieval England,…
How the West ’Invented’ Fertility Restriction By Nico Voigtländer and Hans-Joachim Voth Published Online (2010) Abstract: Europeans restricted their fertility long before other…
Who, then, rebelled against Richard in 1483, and why?
The psychology of emotion and study of the medieval period By Carolyne Larrington Early Medieval Europe, Volume 10, Issue 2 (2001) Introduction: ‘What…
Cicero’s Biography in the Renaissance and the Rebirth of the Scholar-Citizen By Brad Cook Paper given at the Annual Meeting of the American…
The charterhouse of Nonenque: a discussion of an existing medieval nunnery in the context of Carthusian architecture Steyn, Carol South African Journal of…
Cooperation, Compromise and Conflict Avoidance: Family Relationships in the House of Andechs, ca. 1100-1204 By Jonathan Reed Lyon PhD Dissertation, University of Notre…
The Naming Patterns of the Inhabitants of Frankish Acre By Iris Shagrir Crusades, Vol.4 (2005) Introduction: The anthroponymic method and analyses that have…
A Novel Comparative Study of the Dating of Bulgarian Parchment Manuscripts By Jordan Tabov, Svilena Hristova and Milena Dobreva Paper given at QQML2009:…
A modern medieval mystery play: taking the “mystery” out of the Middle Ages By Robyn Lee Bernadette Gram Master’s Thesis: California State University,…
At the court of Byzantium, in the period of Justinian and Theodora, the most ostentatious elegance reigned and it was in this period that Metrodora compiled her recipe book.
Visitors from North-Western Europe to Byzantium. Vernacular Sources: Problems and Perspectives By Krijnie Ciggaar Proceedings of the British Academy, Volume 132 (2007) Introduction:…
Looking East and West : the reception and dissemination of the Topographia Hibernica and the Itinerarium ad partes Orientales in England [1185-c.1500] David, Sumithra…
Geometers at Brou: Architecture and ornament in Spain, Brabant and Western Europe around 1500 Kavaler, Ethan Matt (University of Toronto) Brou, a European Monument…
Carolingian Chant: Roman, Frankish-Roman, Frankish By RICHARD L. CROCKER The Gentle Voice of Teachers: Aspects of Learning in the Carolingian Age, edited by…
LETTING THE GENIE OUT OF THE BOTTLE: EVOLUTION OF AROMATHERAPY THROUGH THE AGES Lyubetska, Valeria (University of Manitoba) The Proceedings of the 11th Annual…
JOURNEY OF DISCOVERY: THE WALLS OF CONWY Creighton, O.H, & Higham, R.A BBC History Magazine, June (2005) Abstract One of the best-preserved medieval walled…
A sweeping exploration of pre-modern African history, this book traces the continent’s cultures, migrations, and identities. It blends rigorous research with personal reflection to highlight Africa’s global influence and enduring legacy.
This week on The Medieval Podcast, Danièle speaks with Heather Blurton about how Richard’s contemporaries saw him, the wild stories told about him in the later Middle Ages, and why we still just can’t get enough of this controversial king.
This week on The Medieval Podcast, Danièle speaks with Steve Tibble about who the Assassins were, what tactics they used in the Middle Ages, and what this legendary order stood for.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year: time to celebrate the best medieval books of 2025. This week, Danièle speaks with Peter Konieczny, editor of Medievalists.net, about their favourite reads this year – and she announces some exciting news about the future of The Medieval Podcast.
A conversation with Ed Watts about his recent book, The Romans: A 2,000 Year History, which covers two millennia of Roman history, down to 1204 AD.
This week on The Medieval Podcast, Danièle speaks with Ayoush Lazikani about what – and who – medieval people across the world believed the moon to be.
A conversation with Mark Roosien about the earthquakes that struck Constantinople in late antiquity and about how emperors and the people of the City reacted to them in the moment. We focus on the church liturgies that commemorated and tried to make sense of them.
