Where the Middle Ages Begin
This biography examines the life of Thomas Becket, who was murdered in Canterbury Cathedral in 1170. His dramatic death, which transformed him into one of the most venerated saints of the Middle Ages, inspired a wealth of contemporary accounts that document his life and legacy in remarkable detail.
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.
Anti-Converso Riots of the Fifteenth Century, Pulgar, and the Inquisition By Norman Roth En la España Medieval, No.15 (1992) Introduction: While anyone who…
Demons and the battle for souls at Cluny By Michael E. Hoenicke Moore Studies in Religion, Vol.32:4 (2003) Abstract: The liturgical program at…
Columbanus, charisma and the revolt of the monks of Bobbio By Marilyn Dunn Peritia, Vol. 20 (2006) Abstract: The account of the revolt…
One point of reasonably clear consensus among Scottish historians during the twentieth century was that a ‘Highland/Lowland divide’ came into being in the second half of the fourteenth century.
Approaches to the study of linguistic identity in the Viking Age By Eldar Heide Published Online (2006) Introduction: How did the Viking migrations…
Linguistic Theories and Intellectual History in Michael Baxandall’s Giotto and the Orators By Allan Langdale Journal of Art Historiography, Number 1 (2009) Introduction:…
We review the book The Mongol Invasions of Japan 1274 and 1281, by Stephen Turnbull, which is being released this month by Osprey…
Medieval Dublin IX Edited by Seán Duffy Four Courts Press, 2009 ISBN: 978-1-84682-171-4 This is the ninth volume of published proceedings of the…
A Review of Balks as Strip Boundaries in the Open Fields Beecham, H.A Agricultural History Review, Volume 4 part 1 (1956) Abstract It…
Great Houses, Moats and Mills on the South Bank of the Thames: Medieval and Tudor Southwark and Rotherhithe By Simon Blatherwick and Richard…
The Curving Plough-strip and its Historical Implications Eyre, S.R. Agricultural History Review, Volume 3, No. 2 (1955) Abstract To all those who find…
A Reconsideration of Some Former Husbandry Practices Kerridge, Eric Agricultural History Review, Volume 3, No. 1 (1955) Abstract The purpose of this article…
The Content and Sources of English Agrarian History before 1500 Hilton, R.H. Agricultural History Review, Volume 3, No. 1 (1955) Abstract The picture…
Lecture by Jennifer Hevelone-Harper Gordon College Given on February 28, 2007
John Hatcher shares the challenges of writing and researching his book The Black Death: A Personal History.
The Grand Strategy of the Byzantine Empire Interview of Edward N. Luttwak Filmed December 8, 2009 at the University of California at Berkeley…
Interpretations of Han Yu’s “Poem of the Two Birds” By Lap Lam B.C. Asian Review, Vol. 11 (1997-98) Introduction: Unlike the generations of…
An Early Reference to the Welsh Cattle Trade Finberg, H. P. R. Agricultural History Review, Volume 2 (1954) Abstract How old is the…
The Illusion of Royal Power in the Carolingian Annals By Rosamond McKitterick The English Historical Review, Vol. 115, No. 460. (2000) Synopsis: Medieval…
Women, Posthumous Benefaction, and Family Strategy in Pre-Conquest England By Julia Crick The Journal of British Studies, Vol. 38, No. 4. (1999) Introduction: In…
This documentary was filmed before the reported discovery of Cao Cao’s tomb in late 2009. It details the life and career of Cao…
Emperors, Jurists and Kings: Law and Custom in the Late Roman and Early Medieval West By P. S. Barnwell Past and Present, No. 168…
Medievalism and Joan Grigsby’s The Orchid Door Brother Anthony Medieval and Early Modern English Studies, Volume 17 No. 1 (2009) Abstract The Celtic…
This biography examines the life of Thomas Becket, who was murdered in Canterbury Cathedral in 1170. His dramatic death, which transformed him into one of the most venerated saints of the Middle Ages, inspired a wealth of contemporary accounts that document his life and legacy in remarkable detail.
A conversation with James Rives on the history of ancient animal sacrifice in the Roman world. We focus on its decline and eventual demise in the third and fourth centuries. Animal sacrifice was caught up in the conflicts between the Roman emperors and the Christian Church, which endowed it with an importance it had not had before.
This week on The Medieval Podcast, Danièle speaks with Michael Livingston about why the Hundred Years’ War should actually be called the Two Hundred Years’ War, what actually touched off the conflict, and why we should question everything.
This week on The Medieval Podcast, Danièle speaks with Ben Parsons about what medieval people named their pets and working animals, how we know about them, and which animals are still called by their medieval nicknames.
As the Eternal City’s power waned, enemies closed in. In this episode of Bow & Blade, Michael and Kelly delve into two devastating sieges of Rome — one led by the Goths, the other by the Vandals.
This week on The Medieval Podcast, Danièle speaks with Elizabeth Marshall about where we find wolves in medieval sources, how early English writers saw them, and how wolves both add to – and steal – language.
The fourteenth-century is one of the most turbulent periods in European history. Famine, war, plague, royal depositions – you name it, this century’s got it. This week, Danièle speaks with Helen Carr about how England fared in these wild times, what her take is on some famous Plantagenets, and why we need to take a fresh look at this calamitous century.
