How Large were Medieval Peasant Families?
Looking specifically at late medieval Western Europe, this article examines how large families actually were.
Vintage Fashion: Second-Hand Clothing in Medieval France
This article sheds light on the circulation of second-hand clothing in the southern French city of Montpellier and its immediate surroundings in the late medieval period, by looking at the sale of used clothing and donations of second-hand clothes.
Were medieval cities greener? Urban agriculture in the Middle Ages
This article looks at the urban farmers of medieval France and discusses the roles of the gardens that were found throughout medieval cities.
Spring in the Middle Ages
How did medieval people perceive the arrival of Spring? How was Spring depicted in medieval calendars and literary texts? And, was Spring the “mating season” for humans, as it is for many animal species?
Medieval Working Women: Their role in the trades of Southern France in the 14th century
This article provides an overview of the roles and place of women in artisanal guilds in late medieval southern France
How to Grow Organic Food like Medieval Farmers
If nothing else works, you could bring the vermin to justice.
Sheep-Rearing in Medieval France
This article investigates the way in which medieval farmers practiced sheep-rearing and looks at the profits they made with their herds.
A Medieval Peasants’ Winter
Coping with cold and snow, the medieval way.
Sustainable and Innovative: The Medieval Art of Fishing
How did people catch fish in the Middle Ages, and what efforts were made to keep this resource sustainable?
Treat… or Treat? How Did Medieval People Get Their Sugar Fix?
Have you ever wondered how medieval people sweetened their dishes?
Back to School, Medieval Peasant Style
Have you ever wondered how peasant children were educated in the Middle Ages? And if they even went to school?
Medieval Silkworm Farming: A Global Perspective
How silkworms have influenced trade and agriculture throughout the world in a story spanning millennia.
Changing Landscapes: Roman Infrastructure in the Early Middle Ages
The Romans constructed buildings and infrastructure all over Europe. What was the fate of these sites in the Middle Ages?