Where the Middle Ages Begin
How Viking adventurers helped shape the foundations of Russia and Ukraine—and why their legacy remains at the heart of modern political conflict. Explore the Rus origin story from Rurik to Putin.
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.
The Norse in Newfoundland: L’Anse aux Meadows and Vinland By Birgitta Wallace Newfoundland and Labrador Studies, Vol. 19:1 (2003) Introduction: One thousand years…
A Living Light By E. L. Risden Wipf and Stock, 2009 ISBN: 978-1-60608-091-7 A Living Light explores some of the major events in the life…
Already in the late 12th century, there was a ‘fast food’ area on the Thames in London, a medieval version of a ‘drive-in’, where hungry travelers could fill up; these shops provided a range of pricing and foods and were open around the clock.
The Emergence of the Prototype of the Modern Hospital in Medieval Islam By Aydin Sayili Belleten, Vol. 44: 174 (1980) Click here…
Historical materials from the medieval fortress Bač By Snežana Petrović, Vojo Jovanov, Slavica Vujović, Jonjaua Ranogajec and Emilija Fidancevska Processing and Application of Ceramics, Vol.…
Here is the list of articles and theses posted to Medievalists.net in February 2009 The schizophrenia of Joan of Arc What is…
HD Video is a relatively new technology which allows for video to be sharper and have a better resolution. Within recent years, HD…
High Definition Televsion (HDTV) offers viewers excellent picture quality to view on their televisions. Most networks have some of their television shows in…
Nancy Marie Brown’s latest book, The Far Traveler: Voyages of a Viking Women, has earned great reviews and much interest. Now available in a…
Anchoress and Abbess in Ninth-Century Saxony: The Lives of Liutbirga of Wendhausen and Hathumoda of Gandersheim By Frederick Paxton Catholic University of America Press, 2009 ISBN: 978-0-8132-1569-3 Around…
The Chronicle of the Czechs by Cosmas of Prague By Lisa Wolverton Catholic University of America Press, 2009 ISBN: 978-0-8132-1570-9 The Chronicle of the…
Examines various sources, including written documents, legal sources and art, to see what were the cultural pursuits and interests of medieval merchants.
The Role of the Town in the Bohemia of the Later Middle Ages By Frederick G. Heymann Journal of World History / Cahiers…
Examines how medicine was taught throughout the Middle Ages, from the end of the Roman Empire to the 15th century, including the role of universities.
The Use of Imagination, Emotion, and the Will in a Medieval Classic: The Meditaciones Vite Christi By Lawrence F. Hundersmarck Logos: A Journal of…
To the Norman and Angevin, the medieval Celt was the true barbarian. This article examines English perceptions of Celts during the High Middle Ages
Using Google Maps, this will give you an easy guide on how to reach Kalamazoo’s Western Michigan University: View Larger Map Kalamazoo Weather…
If this is your first year attending the International Congress on Medieval Studies, I will begin by saying that if you like medieval…
Muhlberger’s Early History In a first of our series of blog profiles, we take a look at the postings of Steven Muhlberger, Professsor…
Introduction to Ecclesiastical Music (Byzantine Tradition) Lecture by Alban West Given on February 10, 2009 in San Fernando, California This presentation by Archpriest Alban…
A four-video series outlining the scope of the medieval Scandinavian world and some of its major cultural, political and literary characteristics.
“The Arabs” in the ecclesiastical historians of the 4th/5th centuries : effects on contemporary Christian-Muslim relations By David D. Grafton HTS Theological Studies/Teologiese Studies,…
This thesis discusses the evidence provided by late twelfth-century and early thirteenth-century romances on medieval marriage.
The Church of Sv. Spas (St. Savior) By Stjepan Gamulin Croatian Medical Journal, Vol. 41:3 (2000) Introduction: More than a hundred churches from early medieval…
The Hippodrome of Constantinople stood at the heart of Byzantine public life. This book explores the history of the stadium, the thrilling chariot races it hosted, and the vital role it played in the political, social, and cultural fabric of the empire.
A conversation with Tina Sessa and Marion Kruse on the process of peer-review in the humanities: what it’s for, how it can be done well, and where it can go awry. The conversation is based on many decades of collective experience of peer-review, on all sides of the process.
This week on The Medieval Podcast, Danièle speaks with Nathen Amin about Henry Tudor’s Welsh ancestry, how generations of royals and rebels shaped him, and how he managed to claim the English throne despite desperately long odds.
This week on The Medieval Podcast, Danièle speaks with Sarah Loose Guerrero about what to expect at a medieval hospital, how institutions like the Ospedale di Santa Maria della Scala supported citizens from infancy to adulthood, and what hospital support looked like for both urban and rural communities.
A conversation with Adam Morin about categories of taste, the meal structure, and the food and ingredients that east Romans ate. What foods were prized and what looked down upon? How do we know what they ate? What do we know about individual preferences?
This week on The Medieval Podcast, Danièle speaks with Lynn Ramey about the incredible Jean Bodel, his massive influence on other medieval writers, and some of his unforgettable works.
This week on The Medieval Podcast, Danièle speaks with Luke Pepera about medieval Africa, what it would’ve been like to find yourself in one of the most powerful empires of the Middle Ages, and the famous pilgrimage of Mansa Musa.
