Running Naked in the Streets: Repression of Adultery in the Later Middle Ages
Adultery was a serious crime in the Middle Ages, where marriage was sacred, indissoluble, and monogamous.
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Monetary Unification in the Ancient World
Monetary Unification in the Ancient World By Teresa Caruso Nations and Nationalities in Historical Perspective, edited by Gudmunður Hálfdanarson and Ann Katherine Isaacs (University of Pisa, 2001) Synopsis:…
The Arabs and the Perception of Ancient Europe
The Arabs and the Perception of Ancient Europe By Daniela Amaldi Nations and Nationalities in Historical Perspective, edited by Gudmunður Hálfdanarson and Ann Katherine Isaacs (University of Pisa,…
Local and Regional Identity in Medieval Tuscia
Local and Regional Identity in Medieval Tuscia By Mauro Ronzani Nations and Nationalities in Historical Perspective, edited by Gudmunður Hálfdanarson and Ann Katherine Isaacs (University of Pisa, 2001)…
The Process of Nationbuilding in Medieval Germany. A Brief Overview
The Process of Nationbuilding in Medieval Germany. A Brief Overview By Raphaela Averkorn Nations and Nationalities in Historical Perspective, edited by Gudmunður Hálfdanarson and Ann Katherine Isaacs (University…
Forms of lay association with the Order of the Temple
Forms of lay association with the Order of the Temple By Jochen G. Schenk Journal of Medieval History, Vol.34:1 (2008) Abstract: The present study…
Impoverished mothers and poor widows: negotiating images of poverty in Marseille’s courts
Impoverished mothers and poor widows: negotiating images of poverty in Marseille’s courts By Susan McDonough Journal of Medieval History, Vol.34:1 (2008) Abstract: In the…
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New evidence of noble and gentry piety in fifteenth-century England and Wales
New evidence of noble and gentry piety in fifteenth-century England and Wales By Peter D. Clarke Journal of Medieval History, Vol.34:1 (2008) Abstract: There…
The year 1009: St Bruno of Querfurt between Poland and Rus’
The year 1009: St Bruno of Querfurt between Poland and Rus’ By Darius Baronas Journal of Medieval History, Vol.34:1 (2008) Abstract: This paper deals with…
The Psalter and Commentary: Medieval Devotional Texts for Prayer, Meditation and Study
The Psalter and Commentary: Medieval Devotional Texts for Prayer, Meditation and Study By Holle Canatella Lustre: Spiritual Treasures and Sensory Pleasures (University of Houston,…
People of the Book
People of the Book By Sarah Khan Lustre: Spiritual Treasures and Sensory Pleasures (University of Houston, Texas, 2005) Synopsis: Examines the manuscript illumination and…
Medieval Music Manuscripts: Treasures of Sight and Sound
The modern musical notation system developed over many centuries, but its roots lie in the medieval world.
Articles and Theses posted in November 2008
Here is the list of articles posted on the Medievalists.net website in November 2008: Architectural representation in late medieval manuscript illumination Figural representation…
On the Margins: Imagination in Gothic Illuminated Manuscripts
The Gothic Period (ca 1250 to 1375) in Northern Europe was one of the high points of medieval manuscript illumination. In that period, there was an increasing demand for books by the lay audience, which can be attributed to the rise of prosperous upper-middle-class merchants and growth of interest in personal books of hours.
Secular Manuscripts
Secular Manuscripts By Christina Richardson Lustre: Spiritual Treasures and Sensory Pleasures (University of Houston, Texas, 2005) Introduction: The words “illuminated manuscript” conjure up images of…
Medieval Book Production
Medieval Book Production By Luke Horbey Lustre: Spiritual Treasures and Sensory Pleasures (University of Houston, Texas, 2005) Introduction: The medieval manuscript served many functions above…
Medieval Baltic Numismatics
Medieval Baltic Numismatics By William Urban Journal of Baltic Studies, Vol. 24:1 (1993) Introduction: Medieval coins provide a tangible means of making contact with…
Deer and Deer Farming in Medieval England
Deer and Deer Farming in Medieval England By Jean Birrell Agricultural History Review, Vol.40:2 (1992) Abstract: The deer in the parks, chases and forests…
History that ‘Turns on its Own Axis’: European Women and Historical Writing, 1400-1800
History that ‘Turns on its Own Axis’: European Women and Historical Writing, 1400-1800 By Erin Millions Gateway: An Academic Journal on the Web,…
“A Thousand Years of Deceit”: The New Debate Surrounding the Authenticity of Asser’s Life of King Alfred
A great deal of modern scholarship pertaining to the reign of Alfred the Great (871-899) rests upon the Life of King Alfred, a biography purported to have been written by Asser, a Welshman from St. David’s, in or shortly after AD 893.
The Virgin In The Tower: St Barbara In Medieval And Modern Hagiography
The Virgin In The Tower: St Barbara In Medieval And Modern Hagiography By Felicity Cable Trinity College Dublin Journal of Postgraduate Research, Vol.6 (2006)…
A Passionate Defence: Exploring The Role Of Athansius And The Cappadocian Fathers In The Establishment Of The Nicene Creed
A Passionate Defence: Exploring The Role Of Athansius And The Cappadocian Fathers In The Establishment Of The Nicene Creed By Katherine Sturm Trinity College…
Souvenir-Taking And Souvenir-Leaving: Pilgrim’s Remembrances in Late-Medieval And Early Modern Travel To The Holy Land
Souvenir-Taking And Souvenir-Leaving: Pilgrim’s Remembrances in Late-Medieval And Early Modern Travel To The Holy Land By Paris O’Donnell Trinity College Dublin Journal of Postgraduate…
Religion and culture in classical Islam and the Christian West
Religion and culture in classical Islam and the Christian West By George Makdisi Religion and Culture in Medieval Islam, edited by Richard G.…
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New Medieval Books: A Constellation of Authority: Castilian Bishops and the Secular Church During the Reign of Alfonso VIII
This book profiles seven bishops from the reign of Alfonso VIII, King of Castile from 1158 to 1214. It examines their careers and what role they functioned in the Castilian government.
New Medieval Books: A History of Chinese Literature
New Medieval Books: Message in a Bottle: Merchants’ letters, merchants’ marks and conflict management in 1533-34
New Medieval Books: The Mamluk Sultanate: A History
Natural Light in Medieval Churches
New Medieval Books: Henry V: A History of His Most Important Places and Events
New Medieval Books: History of the Nation of Archers
New Medieval Books: London: A Fourteenth-Century City and its People
New Medieval Books: Baghdād: From Its Beginnings to the 14th Century
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Örebro Castle: History, Secrets, and Romance
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.
The Vasa: Gustav II Adolf’s Glorious and Doomed Warship
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.
Uppsala Slott: 5 Things You Ought to Know About One of Sweden’s Greatest Castles
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.
Making Your Mark: Medieval Masons’ Marks at Tarascon
How do you operate a business when you can’t read and your knowledge of math is extremely limited? Making your mark on the…
The Weird, the Wonderful, and the Macabre in the Cathedral of Narbonne
Narbonne is one of those European cities with evidence of its past on every street.
Medieval English Embroidery on Display for the Last Time at the V&A’s Opus Anglicanum Exhibit
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.