New Medieval Books: Onomantic Divination in Late Medieval Britain
Onomancy is a type of divination to learn a person’s future based on their name. This book looks at how this magic became popular in the later Middle Ages.
Where the Middle Ages Begin
Onomancy is a type of divination to learn a person’s future based on their name. This book looks at how this magic became popular in the later Middle Ages.
Want to live like a medieval Florentine noble? If you have 12,000,000 €, then you can buy a villa which dates back to the 14th century.
Will Noel, a leading librarian of medieval manuscripts, has passed away after being injured by a vehicle in Edinburgh, Scotland. He was 58 years old
Swedish archaeologists have discovered 170 silver coins dating to the 12th century. They were found in a grave on the island of Visingsö at Lake Vättern in the central part of the country.
The cultivated town – another perspective on urban life By Karin Lindeblad and Sofia Wennström Medieval Europe Paris 2007, 4th International Congress of…
Caherkinmonwee Castle in County Galway, Ireland, built in the 1400s, has been recently listed for sale. Also known as Caher Castle, this late…
We speak with Jack Whyte, author of a dozen historical fiction novels, including The Camulod Chronicles (A Dream of Eagles) series and The…
Tison Pugh, Associate Professor and Director of Texts and Technology Program at the Universtiy of Central Florida, appeared on the program UCF in…
Eight for Eternity: A John the Lord Chamberlain Mystery By Mary Reed, Eric Mayer Publisher: Poisoned Pen Press, April 1, 2010 ISBN: 9781590587027…
The Sheen On The Silk: A Novel By Anne Perry Publisher: Random House Publishing Group, March 23, 2010 ISBN: 9780345500656 Arriving in the…
Genghis: Bones of the Hills By Conn Iggulden Publisher: Delacorte Press ISBN: 9780385339537 Here, the Mongol conqueror Genghis Khan, stalked by enemies seen…
Crusade By Robyn Young Publisher: Plume, July 29, 2008 ISBN: 9780452289604 The second volume in the internationally bestselling “Brethren” trilogy, “Crusade” is gripping…
The Campaigns of 1494-1495 in the Italian South: Ottoman Threat, Spanish Preparations, and Jewish Gold By Nadia Zeldes Mediterraneo in armi (secc. XV-XVIII)…
The Contribution of Venice’s Colonies to its Naval Warfare in the Eastern Mediterranean in the Fifteenth Century By Ruth Gertwagen Mediterraneo in armi…
Late medieval and 16th century urbanization – Stagnation, expansion or both? By Per Gunnar Sidén Paper given at the Eighth International Conference on Urban…
Brethren By Robyn Young Publisher: Plume, June 29, 2006 ISBN: 9780452288331 ON THE EVE OF THE LAST CRUSADE… One young knight, bound by…
The Fall of the Templars By Robyn Young Publisher: Plume, January 26, 2010 ISBN: 9780452295957 The cataclysmic conclusion to the international bestselling Brethren…
As early as the fourth century, we see documented certain elements of a ‘satanic’ mass: 1) it is a secret feast; 2) a sexual orgy; 3) with reversals of elements of the Christian mass…
Tzetzes’ Letters and Histories: A Sample in English Translation with Notes and Introduction By Aaron Heinrich Master’s Thesis, University of Oregon, 2009 Abstract:…
Muslims, Jews and Christians in medieval Muslim Seville: (711-1248 CE) : perceiving artistic expressions as signs of acculturation By Laura E. Vaughan Bachelors…
In this paper, I will be looking at butter making as a woman’s occupation.
Crusade: The Heretic’s Secret, Part I By John Wilson Publisher: Key Porter Books Ltd. ISBN: 9781554700967 “Kill them all. God will know his…
Randall Sasaki – Ships of Korea – Koryo Dynasty – Nautical Archaeology Program Brown Bag Presentation 2010 from Ryan Lee on Vimeo. Ships…
Arms and Armor of the Medieval Knight By Eric Clayton, Erik DeVolder, James Justin Fyles and Jonathan E.H. Hayden Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 2008 Abstract: The medieval knight…
Preachers’ Choice, or the Historical and Stylistic Development of the Uses of the Relatives in Medieval English Homilies By Akiko Ono PhD Dissertation,…
Coping in medieval prisons By Guy Geltner Continuity and Change, Vol.23:1 (2008) Abstract: Based on archival research in several Italian city-states, this article…
Trusting the text as far as we can throw the scribe: further notes on reading a bilingual jaridat al-hudud from the royal diwan…
Sand Daughter By Sarah Bryant Publisher: Berkley Trade ISBN:9780425229804 “An epic filled with emotion and rich with atmosphere” (” Historical Novel Society”) from…
The Last Quest: Song of Montsegur By Derek Armstrong Publisher: Kunati Inc., September 1, 2009 ISBN: 9781601640116 Blending the history of the Albigensians-Cathars…
Onomancy is a type of divination to learn a person’s future based on their name. This book looks at how this magic became popular in the later Middle Ages.
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.