A Renaissance Fencing Master on the Tyson-Paul Fight
Can age and experience triumph over youth and raw strength in combat sports? Drawing on wisdom from Renaissance fencing masters and modern martial arts, this article explores how the Mike Tyson-Jake Paul fight mirrors centuries-old debates on the limits of athleticism and honour.
The Challenges and Pitfalls of an ‘Authentic’ Medieval Wargame
The medieval period is a perennial favourite amongst the tabletop wargamer. Figure ranges in all scales, from the ubiquitous 28mm down to 6mm, are extensive, and new rulesets come out on a regular basis.
The Medieval Roots of Warhammer 40,000’s Endless Crusade
This paper will examine the historical roots of Warhammer 40,000’s Endless Crusades, how they reflect the Pluralist School of crusade historiography’s expansive definition of crusading, and how the paranoia and fervour shaping these fictional wars is not so different from that of the real-world crusade movement.
Laughing Kamala: A Medievalist’s Perspective
Kamala Harris’ laughter has stirred criticism that taps into centuries-old misogyny. This article links her detractors to medieval fears of humor’s power to challenge authority.
Feminist Medievalisms with Usha Vishnuvajjala – The Medieval Podcast, Episode 255
This week on The Medieval Podcast, Danièle speaks with Usha Vishnuvajjala about some of the surprising places the medieval world pops up in the modern world, and how it’s perfectly okay to love medieval fiction.
Byzantium in science fiction, fantasy, and horror, with Przemysław Marciniak
A conversation with Przemysław Marciniak about books of fantasy, science fiction, horror, and alternative history that are either set in Byzantium or have a Byzantine ambiance. We talk about the features that signal a Byzantine setting and what the latter is good. Basically, we chat about books that we liked (or did not like).
New Medieval Books: 21st Century Medievalisms
Fourteen essays that examine how the Middle Ages have been depicted in recent years. From pop culture to Peru, there are many ways the medieval past gets reinterpreted and explored in the present.
A 9th-century church room has been recreated in the Viking town of Ribe
You can now see what a medieval church looked like during the 9th century. Ribe VikingeCenter in Denmark has unveiled the interior of its Ansgar Church with 50 murals.
LEGO introduces two new medieval sets: Notre-Dame de Paris and Mona Lisa
Fans of LEGO and the Middle Ages will be happy with their latest release. The Danish toy company has unveiled two new sets: LEGO Art Mona Lisa and LEGO Architecture Notre-Dame de Paris.
Imaginary Byzantiums in modern Russia, with Eugene Smelyansky
A conversation with Eugene Smelyansky on the invention of ideologically useful versions of Byzantium in modern Russia. We talk about the much more limited engagement with Byzantium in imperial Russia and the reasons behind some of the current obsessions with it.
Medieval Manuscripts Take Center Stage in Innovative New Game
Inkulinati, a turn-based strategy game, launches today. Gamers on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and 5, and Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One can now get into the Middle Ages by playing with characters right out of medieval manuscripts
LEGO unveils ‘Medieval Town Square’ set
Fans of the Middle Ages and LEGO will have another reason to be happy, as the Danish company has created a new set: Medieval Town Square.
New Medieval Books: On Earth or in Poems
A look at how al-Andalus – Islamic Iberia – has continued to be an important symbol in today’s world.
New Medieval Books: The Vanished Settlers of Greenland
There was a small Norse colony in Greenland during the Middle Ages. Centuries later, Danes and other Europeans came to this region to search for what happened to these people, leading to new encounters with the Inuit and much speculation about the fate of this colony.
New Medieval Books: American Vikings
The first part of this details the Norse arrival in North America, incorporating the latest research on the topic. The second part examines how Americans have been fascinated by the Viking mythos and its effects on culture and politics in the United States.
Leading the Rebellion with Jason Kingsley
This week on The Medieval Podcast, Danièle speaks with CEO and YouTube sensation Jason Kingsley about living a chivalrous life in the modern world.
Rome and Byzantium in Heavy Metal music, with Jeremy Swist
A conversation with Jeremy Swist on why some heavy metal bands write music about Roman and Byzantine history. Expect “good” and “bad” emperors to be reversed here!
The Medievalism of Naruto
Set in a world that is half-medieval, half-modern, the story of Naruto occupies a unique place in medievalism. How much does a story about ninjas borrow from the Middle Ages?
New Medieval Books: Erotic Medievalisms: Medieval Pleasures Empowering Marginalized People
The overriding factor on whether or not you want to read this book will probably be how comfortable you are with ‘kinky’ sex.
New Medieval Books: Dictionnaire du Moyen Age Imaginaire: Le médiévalisme, hier et aujourd’hui
Richard Utz reviews this new book on medievalism.
Society for Creative Anachronism Rules Australia/New Zealand Branch Must Continue to Choose Leadership by Combat
Should the SCA be choosing its ‘kings’ and ‘queens’ through combat?
Haunted Space: Four Gothic Authors for All Hallows’ Eve
A look at four Gothic writers inspired by the medieval past.
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.
Medieval: The Movie, The Brand
Have we reached a point where “medieval” has become a brand in itself?