Medieval Coins with Rory Naismith
This week on The Medieval Podcast, Danièle speaks with Rory Naismith about the complex world of medieval coins.
Where the Middle Ages Begin
This week on The Medieval Podcast, Danièle speaks with Rory Naismith about the complex world of medieval coins.
The Avars are one of the least understood peoples of the early medieval period. A new study reconstructs their social dynamics by using ancient DNA data with archaeological evidence.
A 16th-century tower house in northeastern Scotland has reopened to visitors after Historic Environment Scotland carried out necessary repairs to its masonry.
It was around the year 600 that burials changed in England. A new study reveals that it was during this time that people altered where and how they buried their dead.
The Sons of Hagar in Archbishop Eustathios᾽ The Capture of Thessaloniki: Some Evidence Concerning Late Twelfth Century Byzantine-Turkish Relations By Gerasimos A. Merianos…
1066: The Battle for Middle Earth is a two part documentary drama in which Justin Hardy tells the story of the great battles…
The western suburb of medieval Dublin: its first century By Cathal Duddy Irish Geography, Vol. 34:2 (2001) Abstract: Situated to the west of…
Historical writing in Visigothic Spain from c. 468 to the Arab invasion of 711 By Elizabeth A. Jordan Thesis (Ph.D.)–University of Toronto, 1996…
Metaphysical groundwork of the Five ways of St. Thomas Aquinas By Darko Piknjac Thesis (Ph.D.)–University of Toronto, 1999 Abstract: The Five Ways are…
Gender and the literate culture of late medieval England By Janine Rogers Thesis (Ph.D.)–McGill University, 1998 Abstract: This dissertation explores the impact of…
In the light of archaeological and related discoveries of the past decades, what can be said about rural settlement and production in this key period? Were there any major changes to farming practices, and if so, what were they?
Coins and trade in early medieval Italy By Alessia Rovelli Early Medieval Europe, Vol.17:1 (2009) Abstract: This paper is an analysis of monetary…
Daniel Lord Smail, Professor of History at Harvard University, spoke at a lecture at the University of Toronto’s Centre of Medieval Studies on…
Roger Bigod II: Earl of Norfolk – circa 1146 -1221 By Elizabeth Chadwick Published Online Introduction: Roger Bigod II is the male lead in…
John Marshal By Elizabeth Chadwick Published Online Introduction: The great William Marshal had an equally great father, but his reputation does not have…
William Marshal By Elizabeth Chadwick Published Online Introduction: You can’t write novels about the Middle Ages without coming across references to the Marshal family.…
Figures in Silk: A Novel By Vanora Bennett Publisher: Harper Collins, October 20, 2009 ISBN: 9780061689840 Two sisters discover passion during the War…
The Rose & the Shield By Elaine Barbieri Publisher: Dorchester Pub. Co. Inc., March 1, 2009 ISBN: 9780843960143 His love could heal her…
Frederick S. Paxton, a Professor of History at Connecticut College. The main focus of his research has been about how medieval people approached…
Looking for Marco Polo By Alan Armstrong Publisher: Random House Children’s Publishing, 2009 ISBN: 9780375933219 Mark, an eleven-year-old boy has learned that his…
For the Honor of Her Lineage and Body: The Dowers and Dowries of Some Late Medieval Queens of Portugal By Ana Maria S.…
The content of Brehon Law is as varied as the life of the people, and ranges from law of the person to the regulation of almost trivial details of farming.
The Animal Remains found at Kirkstall Abbey Ryder, M. L Agricultural History Review,Volume 7 part 1 (1959) Abstract The use of archaeology as…
Rashi’s Daughters Book Three: Rachel By Maggie Anton Publisher: Plume, 2009 ISBN: 9780452295681 Rachel is the youngest and most beautiful daughter of medieval…
The Parisian Prodigal By Alan Gordon St. Martin’s Press, January 19, 2010 ISBN:9780312384142 In 1205, Theophilos–a fool by trade, a family man by…
The Common Fields of the Coastlands of Gwent Sylvester, Dorothy Agricultural History Review, Volume 6 part 1 (1958) Abstract The development of agriculture…
The list of wool-producing monasteries drawn up by Francesco Balducci Pegolotti, a member of the merchant house of Bardi, contains a larger proportion of Cistercian houses (about 85 per cent) than of any other order.
Some Notes on Shepherds’ Staves Salzman, L.F. Agricultural History Review, Volume 5 part 1 (1957) Abstract It is probable that most people if…
Pollen Analysis: a technique for investigating early agrarian history Frank, J.W. Agricultural History Review, Volume 5 part 1 (1957) Abstract The fact that…
Translations of three medieval texts: In Praise of Baldness, On Bald Men, and A Defense of Beards. It reveals that male grooming was indeed a thing in the 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.