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“When, how, and why did the Black Death reach Europe?” These are the questions asked by Hannah Barker. In a new article, the historian finds that the long-believed story of how this great medieval plague reached Europe is likely untrue, and that the story of the pandemic’s spread has to deal with grain and trade.
“When, how, and why did the Black Death reach Europe?” These are the questions asked by Hannah Barker. In a new article, the historian finds that the long-believed story of how this great medieval plague reached Europe is likely untrue, and that the story of the pandemic’s spread has to deal with grain and trade.
Researchers examining the Justinianic Plague have discovered that late 19th century misconceptions about the outbreaks of pandemic led to an ingrained belief that they inherently cause widespread death and change the course of history.
In the Manner of the Franks: Hunting, Kingship, and Masculinity in Early Medieval Europe, by Eric Goldberg examines the history of hunting in Europe from the years 300 to 1000.
How Warm Was the Medieval Warm Period? By Thomas J. Crowley and Thomas S. Lowery AMBIO: A Journal of the Human Environment, Vol. 29:1…
Focuses on the teaching of art history using examples from churches on the pilgrimage route to the Spanish city of Santiago de Compostela.
Communes and Communities: The Democratic Elements of Medieval Life By R.W. Carstens SMART: Studies in Medieval and Renaissance Teaching, Vol.6:1 (1998) Synopsis: Examines…
Examines the depiction of King Arthur and the Holy Grail in movies.
Teaching Medieval Art History to Art Students By Susan L. Ward SMART: Studies in Medieval and Renaissance Teaching, Vol. 3:1 (1992) Synopsis: The…
Antar, an Islamic Counterpoint to Roland By Barbara Stevenson SMART: Studies in Medieval and Renaissance Teaching, Vol. 10:1 (2003) Synopsis: Examines how to…
Walking Hadrian’s Wall: Learning, Teaching, and Pounding the Pavement By E.L. Risden SMART: Studies in Medieval and Renaissance Teaching, Vol. 11:2 (2004) Synopsis:…
Doing SoTL in Medieval History A cross-Atlantic dialogue By Vicky Gunn Arts and Humanities in Higher Education, Vol. 6:3 (2007) Abstract: This article, presented…
Studies in Medieval and Renaissance Teaching (SMART) is a journal of essays designed to assist teachers in communicating an understanding of the Middle Ages and Renaissance. The journal publishes two issues per year, covering…
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Italian Merchant Bankers Lombards And Money-Changers; A Study In The Origins Of Banking
The Liturgical Drama in Medieval Spain By Richard B. Donovan Toronto: Pontifical Institute of Mediaeval Studies, 1958 From the Introduction: A study devoted to…
A local Kalamazoo television program interviewed James M. Murray and Pablo Pastrana-Pérez of Western Michigan University’s Institute of Medieval Studies on the occasion…
London: The Forgotten Hanseatic City Chaired by Tim Connell Lectures given on June 14, 2007 Synopsis: Die Hanse (the Hansa – the Hanseatic…
The fabrication of medieval history: archaeology and artifice at the Office of Works By Simon Thurley Lecture given on October 31, 2007 Synopsis:…
Medieval Hospitals of London Lecture by William Ayliffe Given on April 7, 2008 Synopis: This lecture looks at the birth of hospitals in London in the…
Härnevi (Harnevi), a 15th century country church in Uppland, Sweden. Filmed in May 2007. There are three clips: 1. Crossroads 2. Church, choir…
Accounting systems provide not only quantitative information but they also have the potential to document the economic, social, and institutional context in which they have occurred.
Analysing historical data: a justification of the use of quantitative methods By John McDonald Accounting History, vol.11:1 (2006) Abstract: Instead of answering point-by-point the…
Using William the Conqueror’s accounting record to assess manorial efficiency: a critical appraisal By Keith Hopper Accounting History, Vol. 11: 1 (2006) Abstract: Professor…
Public health problems in the medieval statutes of Vinodol, Vrbnik and Senj (West Croatia) By Jozip Azman et al., Journal of Public Health,…
The prevalence and pattern of distribution of root caries in a Scottish medieval population By N.W. Kerr Journal of Dental Research, Vol 69:3 (1990)…
Characteristics and Dating of Anglo-Saxon Churches By H.M. Taylor The Fourth Viking Congress, ed. Alan Small (Edinburgh, 1961) Click here to read/download this…
Anglo-Saxon Churches in Yorkshire By H.M. Taylor The Fourth Viking Congress, ed. Alan Small (Edinburgh, 1961) Click here to read/download this article (PDF…
Our next book in the Book of the Month Club will be The Use of Medieval Weaponry, by Eric Lowe.
For anyone who visits Örebro, it is hard to miss its castle – an ancient-looking fortress made of weathered grey stones that stands on an islet in the middle of the city centre.
On the 10th of August 1628, the Vasa sank in Stockholm harbour, thus ending the career of the most powerful warship that Sweden had ever seen.
This strategic location not only makes the castle a majestic sight, but also earns it the reputation as the most modern defence fortress in its time. But, as all ancient buildings, there is always more than meets the eye. Here are the five things that you may not know about Uppsala Castle.
How do you operate a business when you can’t read and your knowledge of math is extremely limited? Making your mark on the…
Narbonne is one of those European cities with evidence of its past on every street.
The V&A Museum opened its latest medieval exhibit exhibit on Saturday: Opus Anglicanum: Masterpieces of English Medieval Embroidery. I had the opportunity to see it opening day and it was spectacular.