New Medieval Books: Message in a Bottle: Merchants’ letters, merchants’ marks and conflict management in 1533-34
This open-access book tells the story of a ship captured by pirates in 1533, and a batch of letters to Londoners that was recently rediscovered.
New Medieval Books: The Mamluk Sultanate: A History
A look at the Mamluks, the slave-soldiers who ruled Egypt, Syria and parts of Arabia from the mid-13th century to 1517. It focuses on the politics and governing of this medieval state.
Natural Light in Medieval Churches
A new book explores how the study of sunlight inside Christian churches can help reveal essential aspects of the design, decoration, and function of medieval sacred spaces.
New Medieval Books: Henry V: A History of His Most Important Places and Events
Partly a biography of the English king Henry V (1413-1422) and partly a guide to castles, palaces and battlefields that he visited during his reign.
New Medieval Books: London: A Fourteenth-Century City and its People
A look at the daily life of medieval Londoners using the abundant records from the city. Over 40 different topics are covered, ranging from sanitation to crimes and roads to religion.
New Medieval Books: Baghdād: From Its Beginnings to the 14th Century
This collection of 22 articles is a major guide and reference work to the medieval history of the city of Baghdad.
New Medieval Books: Why Study the Middle Ages?
This book examines new trends in medieval studies and how it involves interdisciplinary work with other aspects of the humanities, social sciences and STEM. Case studies within the book look at how medievalists are now researching topics such as domestic abuse and disabilities.
New Medieval Books: The Rise and Demise of the Myth of the Rus’ Land
This open-access book examines the concept of the Rus’ Land and how modern Russian nationalism made it the equivalent of “Russia.” It looks at how this myth developed during the medieval and early modern periods.
New Medieval Books: The Life and Miracles of Saint Godric, Hermit of Finchale
A new addition to the Oxford Medieval Texts series, The Life and Miracles of Saint Godric, Hermit of Finchale is a twelfth-century hagiographic account of a hermit who lived in northern England.
New Medieval Books: From Manuscripts to Holy Lands
Five new books about the Middle Ages, including two translated texts.
Best Medieval Books of 2022
This week, Peter Konieczny from Medievalists.net joins Danièle to talk about their favourite medieval books of 2022.
New Medieval Books: From Art to the Art of Discovery
Five new books about the Middle Ages, telling us about magicians, mistresses and more.
The Siege of Jerusalem (1099)
It was a city that was besieged 20 times during the medieval period, including its (in)famous capture during the First Crusade. John Hosler joins Michael Livingston and Kelly DeVries to talk about his new book Jerusalem Falls: Seven Centuries of War and Peace. This episode focuses on the siege of 1099
New Medieval Books: Splendor Solis
A luxury edition comprising principles of an ancient field of knowledge, the tradition of which is very much alive. Perfect gift for philosophers, stone seekers and art lovers. Readers of Medievalists.net can get 15% off the price.
New Medieval Books: From Swans to Saxons
Five new books about the Middle Ages, telling you about the Norman Conquest and working in Catalonian cities.
New Medieval Books: From Chivalry to Gems
Five new books about the Middle Ages, taking you from Arabia to Iceland.
Book of the Month: The Battle at the Halfway Oak and The Spanish Count
Our Book of the Month for October is The Battle at the Halfway Oak and the Spanish Count: Two Scripts of Medieval Historical Fiction, by Steven Muhlberger.
New Medieval Books: Global Medievalism: An Introduction – available for free
Global Medievalism: An Introduction is free to download until September 28th. Here are the details about the book.
New Medieval Books: From Manuscripts to Cathedrals
Five new books about the Middle Ages, taking you to Italy, Germany and the Low Countries.
New Medieval Books: Fiction set in the Middle Ages from 2022
Here are six new works of fiction that medievalists might want to have as a late summer read.
New Medieval Books: From Rome to Kusk
Five more brand new books about the Middle Ages to tell you about.
How to tell if a woman is in love with you – medieval edition
Are you wondering if a woman is in love with you? Here are ten signs from the Middle Ages.
New Medieval Books: Castles, Queens and Crecy
Five new books about the Middle Ages, focusing on England, Wales and France.
New Medieval Books: The Fantasy of the Middle Ages: An Epic Journey through Imaginary Medieval Worlds
Read an excerpt from The Fantasy of the Middle Ages: An Epic Journey through Imaginary Medieval Worlds, published as part of a new exhibition from the Getty