The materiality of Byzantine objects, with Elizabeth Dospěl Williams
A conversation with Elizabeth Dospěl Williams on how people in Byzantium experienced the materiality of the objects they used, especially jewelry and textiles. We look at some of those objects together, discuss their qualities, and situate our engagement with material culture in broader discussions of historical theory.
10 Beautiful Medieval items you can see on the Louvre’s new database
The Musée du Louvre has officially launched a digital database of more than 482,000 items, allowing users to explore the French museum’s wonderful collection.
Fourth-century mosaic to stay in England
The Dewish mosaic will remain in the United Kingdom, as the Dorset County Museum has successfully raised £150,000 to purchase the artefact.
Online Dante exhibition released by the Uffizi
The Uffizi Galleries in Florence have launched a new online exhibition to commemorate the 700th anniversary of the death of Dante Alighieri. It will showcase dozens of illustrations created in the sixteenth century to showcase The Divine Comedy.
Viking family members to be reunited after 1,000 years
The remains of two Vikings from the same family – one in England and the other in Denmark – are to be reunited more than 1,000 years after their deaths, with help from Oxfordshire County Council’s Museum Service.
The Cloisters reopens in New York City
Fans of medieval art have another place they can once again explore, as The Cloisters has re-opened to the public.
The many identities of Hagia Sophia, past and present, with Bob Ousterhout
Hagia Sophia is back in the news. To understand what is happening, we need to know the complex history of this building as a church, mosque, and museum, and the many parties that have sought to claim it.
Hagia Sophia: Past, Present, Future
Hagia Sophia has had a rich and turbulent history, changing hands between Christians and Muslims and having its doors open to all as a secular building from 1935 to 2020.
‘Caravans of Gold’ app allows global audience to learn about medieval Africa
The groundbreaking touring exhibition “Caravans of Gold, Fragments in Time” can now be accessed through a new free app.
10 Books about Medieval Art you can now download for free, courtesy The Met
Whether you are interested in the rise of Gothic art in 12th century France, or the arms and armor of the samurai in Japan, The Metropolitan Museum of Art has something for you. The museum is making freely available hundreds of previously published books, as part of their new online and social media initiatives.
Medieval cluster brooch acquired by V&A
The Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) in London announced last month it has acquired a rare jewelled late Medieval cluster brooch after it was uncovered in 2017 by a metal detectorist in a former royal hunting ground known as ‘Great Park’ near Brigstock, Northamptonshire.
Virtual Museum: Walters Art Museum Announces New Digital Engagement Efforts
The Walters Art Museum has created new digital content to engage visitors with its collections and programming during the museum’s temporary closure due to COVID-19 (coronavirus).
Medieval Images from Smithsonian Open Access
Last month the Smithsonian removed copyright restrictions on about 2.8 million images of its digital collection. What can medievalists find among this collection?
Staffordshire Hoard and Sutton Hoo collections to be united for major exhibition
Beginning this May, items from two of the most important archaeological finds from early medieval England will united in a major exhibition. Swords…
The St. Francis Missal, legendary manuscript and relic, now on display at the Walters Art Museum
A legendary 12th-century manuscript and relic of touch of St. Francis of Assisi— is now having its first dedicated exhibition at the Walters Art Museum in 40 years.
Combining Chivalry and Technology: The Last Knight and Making Marvels at the Metropolitan Museum
The classic view of museums are like churches: Solemn places in which the priesthood of Connoisseurship guards its treasures like holy relics and hands down interpretations like papal bulls.
Major Leonardo da Vinci exhibition begins at the Louvre
The Musée du Louvre has opened a major exhibition on Leonardo da Vinci, commemorating the 500-year anniversary of his death.
New project to examine medieval burials in Scotland
The Tarbat Medieval Burials Project has been launched in northern Scotland, which will examine a set of burials from the 15th century.
Medieval Africa at the Aga Khan Museum
The Aga Khan Museum in Toronto, Canada has unveiled a new exhibition: Caravans of Gold, Fragments in Time: Art, Culture, and Exchange Across Medieval Saharan Africa. Danièle took in the exhibition and spoke with Michael Chagnon, the Curator of the museum. They talk about medieval Africa, its connections with the wider world, and what you can see at the Aga Khan Museum.
Medieval Africa spotlighted in new exhibition at the Aga Khan Museum
An often unheralded part of the medieval world will be the focus of a new exhibition at the Aga Khan Museum in Toronto, Canada. Caravans of Gold, Fragments in Time opens on September 21st, and will showcase dozens of fascinating pieces highlighting the African continent during the Middle Ages.
Two medieval textile exhibitions open in Washington D.C.
Dumbarton Oaks Museum and the George Washington University Museum, both in Washington D.C., have open new exhibitions that look at fashion, clothing and textiles from the medieval world.
New medieval exhibition at the Getty
The J. Paul Getty Museum has opened its latest exhibition, which looks at invention of printing technology in the 15th century gave rise to a rich cross-fertilization between mechanical innovation and painterly tradition.
Medieval Jewish treasure goes on display at the Met Cloisters
Visitors to The Met Cloisters will get to see a special exhibition for the rest of the year, as The Colmar Treasure: A Medieval Jewish Legacy has officially opened.
Towering Presence: The Role of The Cloisters
The Cloisters stands really as a beacon in northern Manhattan and its tower is visible to travelers from afar.