Runaway Wives: Husband Desertion in Medieval England
Scholars of the medieval family would agree that the lot of the medieval wife was not an easy one.
Friendship through fourteenth-century fissures: Dai Liang, Wu Sidao and Ding Henian
Friendship through fourteenth-century fissures: Dai Liang, Wu Sidao and Ding Henian By Anne Gerritsen Nan Nu, Vol. 9:1 (2007) Abstract: This essay analyzes…
The Medieval Marriage Market
In the medieval world, as in most human societies, the terms of marriage normally included conveyances of property between the bride and groom, or their respective families.
An English chronicle entry on Robin Hood
An English chronicle entry on Robin Hood By Julian M. Luxford Journal of Medieval History, Vol. 35:1 (2009) Abstract: This short article introduces…
Before the Welfare State: the City and Welfare in the Veneto, 13th to 15th Centuries
From the 12th century on parts of northern and central Italy developed welfare systems that would characterize social life during the age of the Communes and throughout the following centuries.
Towards a Social History of Byzantium
Towards a Social History of Byzantium By John Haldon A Social History of Byzantium, edited by John Haldon (Wiley, 2009) Introduction: To a greater…
Medieval Welsh Noblewomen: The Case of Margaret of Bromfield
Medieval Welsh Noblewomen: The Case of Margaret of Bromfield By Gwenyth Richards Eras, Vol. 3 (2002) Abstract: This paper presents the case of Margaret of…
Medieval Conduct Literature: An Anthology of Vernacular Guides to Behaviour for Youths, with English Translations
Medieval Conduct Literature: An Anthology of Vernacular Guides to Behaviour for Youths, with English Translations Edited by Mark D. Johnston University of Toronto…
England against the Celtic fringe : a study in cultural stereotypes
To the Norman and Angevin, the medieval Celt was the true barbarian. This article examines English perceptions of Celts during the High Middle Ages
Unwanted Husbands and Adultery: Medieval Marriage in the Twelfth-Century Tristan and Isolde Legend
This thesis discusses the evidence provided by late twelfth-century and early thirteenth-century romances on medieval marriage.
Medico-legal Practices in the Fifteenth Century Dubrovnik
Medico-legal Practices in the Fifteenth Century Dubrovnik By Tatjana Buklijaš and Stella Fatovic-Ferencic Croatian Medical Journal, Vol.45:2 (2004) Abstract: We analyzed the beginnings of medico-legal…
Views on Sexuality in Croatian Medieval Sources
To explore sexuality in the Middle Ages is always a challenge, leading the investigator through a complex area of controversies. This is partly because medieval writers were not explicit and often used cryptic language, mostly to avoid committing sin by talking about issues, which, as they thought, were essentially corrupted
Interview with Conor Kostick – The Social Structure of the First Crusade
Dr. Conor Kostick is a Research Fellow in the Department of History at Trinity College Dublin. His latest book is The Social Structure…
Widows in Anglo-Saxon and Medieval Britain
Widows in Anglo-Saxon and Medieval Britain By Marie-Françoise Alamichel Peter Lang Publishing, 2008 ISBN: 978-3-03911-404-7 This volume provides a comprehensive study of widowhood in…
Enemies and Familiars: Slavery and Mastery in Fifteenth-Century Valencia
Enemies and Familiars: Slavery and Mastery in Fifteenth-Century Valencia By Debra Blumenthal Cornell University Press, 2009 ISBN: 978-0-8014-4502-6 A prominent Mediterranean port located near…
Prices in the Medieval Near East and Europe
This phase of growth came to a stop with the Black Death beginning in 1347. Population declined, as well as agricultural and industrial production. The Near East suffered from impoverishment during the second half of the fifteenth century, according to Ashtor. Grain prices fell because of declining demand. Compared to the previous century, standards of living were reduced for the great majority.
The Social Structure of Russia in the Early Middle Ages
The Social Structure of Russia in the Early Middle Ages By Knud Rahbek Schmidt Xle Congres International des Sciences Historiques (Uppsala, 1960) Introduction:…
Background, Social Situation and Form of Living of Women in Hessian Cloisters of the Late Middle Ages
The theme of my work is the family background, social situation and mode of living of the women in late medieval Hessian cloisters, and other convents
The Identification of Persons in the Middle Ages: Results From the First “Freiburger Bürgerbuch” (1341-1416)
This source contains 2200 inscriptions with 7000 names. Each inscription includes the name of the “Bürger” his occupation, social position, place of origin and kinship relations.
The Terror of History: The Witch Hunt in Early Modern Europe
Professor Ruiz discusses the witch craze of medieval and Early Modern Europe.
Wills of Men and Women in Canterbury and York 1380-1800
What proportion of wills were left by women? How did this vary geographically, over time and by social status?
Child-centered law in medieval Ireland
Fortunately, the historian of early medieval Ireland does not face such predicaments in the search for the child as a detailed body of legal discourse survives. This is the largest collection of legal material written in a vernacular for pre-1200 Europe, with the published edition running to 2,343 pages.
The Idea of the Renaissance, Revisited
The idea of the Renaissance as a historical period was first formulated by Jacob
Burckhardt in his book Die Kultur der Renaissance in Italien (1860). In this lecture I want to review some of the many directions taken by Renaissance studies since then, and to make some suggestions for future work.
Welfare in an Italian City-State: Siena and the Hospital of Santa Maria della Scala
Welfare in an Italian City-State: Siena and the Hospital of Santa Maria della Scala By Ann Katherine Isaacs The Welfare State: Past, Present, Future,…
Poverty, the Poor and Welfare in Medieval Urban Culture
Poverty, the Poor and Welfare in Medieval Urban Culture By Lucas Burkart The Welfare State: Past, Present, Future, edited by Ann Katherine Isaacs (University of…