Chaucer and the Early Church
Chaucer and the Early Church Kaiser, Melanie L. and Dean, James M. Medieval Forum Vol. 5 (2006) Although some Chaucerians have questioned the…
The Battle of the Books: An Attack on Nationalism
The Battle of the Books: An Attack on Nationalism Roche, Francine Medieval Forum Vol. 6 (2007) Near the end of his reign, Henry…
Howard’s Idea and the Idea of Hypertext
Howard’s Idea and the Idea of Hypertext Yager, Susan Medieval Forum Vol.6 (2007) Donald Howard’s 1976 book, The Idea of the Canterbury Tales,…
Interview with David Green
We are pleased to interview Dr. David Green, professor at Harlaxton College. Dr. Green has also taught at the universities of Sheffield, St Andrews…
Sports and Recreations in Thirteenth-Century England: The evidence of the Eyre and Coroners’ Rolls
This article presents what has been gleaned about sports, pastimes, and recreations of thirteenth-century people from a representative sample of the public records of medieval England.
Sport and Social Hierarchy in Medieval England
This paper will analyze military sports, hunting sports, and ball play within one society, England, from 1100-1500.
Observations upon a Scene in the Bayeux Tapestry, the Battle of Hastings and the Military System of the Late Anglo-Saxon State
Observations upon a Scene in the Bayeux Tapestry, the Battle of Hastings and the Military System of the Late Anglo-Saxon State By M.K.…
Kingship in Malory’s Morte Darthur and the Scots Lancelot of the Laik
Kingship in Malory’s Morte Darthur and the Scots Lancelot of the Laik By Kylie Murray Medieval Forum Vol. 6 (2007) Abstract King Arthur’s…
Clothing Bodies, Dressing Rooms: Fashioning Fecundity in The Lisle Letters
Clothing Bodies, Dressing Rooms: Fashioning Fecundity in The Lisle Letters By Catherine Mann Parergon Vol. 22:1 (2005) Abstract One of the preparations for…
A charter of William the Conqueror and two of his sons
A charter of William the Conqueror and two of his sons By David Bates Tabularia, No.5 (2005) Abstract: I omitted a document from my…
Bede’s Mapping of England
Modern historians of mapping have assumed a wide understanding of what ‘map’ might mean. With regard to medieval texts, the idea is understood to embrace a range of genres that includes, for example, world maps, zonal diagrams, land surveys, itineraries, street plans, and architectural drawings.
Some observations on mid-to-late medieval domestic planning in England
Some observations on mid-to-late medieval domestic planning in England By Maija R. Bismanis Transactions of the Third Canadian Conference of Medieval Art Historians…
The Windmill: A Medieval ‘Steam Engine’?
Examines the invention and development of the Windmill in the twelfth and thirteenth centuries, including how these machines worked. Further discussion is given on the use of windmills in England during the early fourteenth century.
A Mediaeval Burglary
A 24-page lecture from 1915 about a little known burglary of King Edward I’s treasure room in 1303. There remains some mystery of who did it, this real-life story has drama, interesting characters, scandal, cover-up, and provides a sense and feel of the times from a ground-up perspective. Includes a hand-drawn map and two relevant manuscript pages.
Moral Regulation and Civic Identity in London 1400-1530
Moral Regulation and Civic Identity in London 1400-1530 By Stephanie Tarbin Our Medieval Heritage: Essays in honour of John Tillotson for his 60th birthday…
The Making of New Forest
The Making of New Forest By F. Baring English Historical Review, Vol.16 (1901) Synopsis: Examines the Domesday Book to analyze the population and…
The Agrarian Problem in the Early Fourteenth Century
Until recently it was widely believed that feudal tenurial relationships sanctioned and facilitated the extra-economic exploitation of tenants by their lords. Together, the heaviness of rent charges and the arbitrariness of lordship discouraged and depressed tenant investment in agriculture.
Sir Orfeo: A Middle English Version By J.R.R. Tolkien
The article presents an edition of Sir Orfeo, first published by J.R.R. Tolkien in 1944. Sir Orfeo was a Middle English poem, first written in the late-thirteenth or early-fourteenth century.
Religious Reform and Religious Orders in England, 1490-1540: The Case of the Crutched Friars
Religious Reform and Religious Orders in England, 1490-1540: The Case of the Crutched Friars By J. Michael Hayden The Catholic Historical Review, vol.…
Arthurian Pageants in Twentieth-Century Britain
Arthurian Pageants in Twentieth-Century Britain By Roger Simpson Arthuriana. Vol. 18:1 (2008) Abstract: Despite their apparent lack of historicity, adaptations of the Arthurian legends played…
‘Lyouns Full Lothely’: Dream Interpretation and Boethian Denaturing in the Alliterative Morte Arthure
‘Lyouns Full Lothely’: Dream Interpretation and Boethian Denaturing in the Alliterative Morte Arthure By Brent Miles Arthuriana, Vol. 18:1 (2008) Abstract: The Boethian use of animals…
Augustinian Intrusions in the Queste del Saint Graal: Converting ‘Pagan Gold’ to Christian Currency
Augustinian Intrusions in the Queste del Saint Graal: Converting ‘Pagan Gold’ to Christian Currency By Dolores Warwick Frese Arthuriana, Vol. 18:1 (2008) Abstract: Galahad’s literary debut in…
Walking Hadrian’s Wall: Learning, Teaching, and Pounding the Pavement
Walking Hadrian’s Wall: Learning, Teaching, and Pounding the Pavement By E.L. Risden SMART: Studies in Medieval and Renaissance Teaching, Vol. 11:2 (2004) Synopsis:…
London: The Forgotten Hanseatic City
London: The Forgotten Hanseatic City Chaired by Tim Connell Lectures given on June 14, 2007 Synopsis: Die Hanse (the Hansa – the Hanseatic…
The fabrication of medieval history: archaeology and artifice at the Office of Works
The fabrication of medieval history: archaeology and artifice at the Office of Works By Simon Thurley Lecture given on October 31, 2007 Synopsis:…