Staffordshire Hoard Inspires Contemporary Jewellery Collection
The medieval treasures that came from the Staffordshire Hoard collection have been used as inspiration by students in Birmingham to create unique contemporary jewellery.
The Vikings in Chicago
Danielle Trynoski visits the Field Museum in Chicago, Illinois, to see the new Vikings exhibition, which is on display until October 4, 2015
Drawings of Leonardo da Vinci to tour British Isles in 2016
Throughout 2016, ten of the finest drawings by Leonardo da Vinci in the Royal Collection will travel to four museums and galleries across the United Kingdom and Ireland in a new exhibition.
Magna Carta: The Road to Runnymede
A look at the creation of the British Library’s Magna Carta: Law, Liberty, Legacy exhibition.
Joan of Arc Museum opens in France
Those interested in the story of Joan of Arc have a new destination – Rouen, where the Joan of Arc History Centre opened last month, making use of a 15th century Archbishop’s palace that played a role in history of the Maid of Orléans.
Getty Museum opens Renaissance Splendors of the Northern Italian Courts exhibition
The J. Paul Getty Museum has opened its newest exhibition – Renaissance Splendors of the Northern Italian Courts – which brings together 25 works including illuminated manuscripts, paintings and drawings that showcases the beautiful artistic production taking place in cities such as Milan and Ferrara during the 15th century.
10 Creepy Things to See at the Louvre That Are Better Than the Mona Lisa
If you’re an ancient historian, a medievalist, or early modernist, there are so many other amazing pieces and works of art a the Louvre other than these two tourist staples. Here is my list of cool, creepy, unusual and better than the Mona Lisa at the Louvre in Paris.
10 Cool Medieval Things to See at the Musée de Cluny
I just visited Muée de Cluny this week while in Paris and picked out a few fabulous items you might want to check out on your next visit to this amazing medieval museum!
Gift Giving in the Middle Ages – new exhibition at The Getty
Just in time for the holidays, Give and Ye Shall Receive: Gift Giving in the Middle Ages, is now on view at the J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles.
The Louvre: Highlights for Medievalists
Despite offering exemplary samples of almost every type of art, the Louvre showcases some great examples of medieval art. The Richelieu Wing is where it’s at!
Medieval Morocco comes to the Louvre
The Louvre opened its Medieval Morocco: An Empire from Africa to Spain exhibition today, which will feature over 300 artefacts covering the North African kingdom’s history during the later Middle Ages.
10 Medieval and Renaissance Things to See at the Victoria and Albert Museum
My latest visit to the Victoria and Albert Musuem: 10 Medieval and Renaissance Things to See at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Vikings, the barbaric heroes: exploring the Viking image in museums in Iceland and England and its impact on identity
This study analyses the responses of Icelandic and English individuals in regards to their views on the Viking image as represented within museums and in society.
Which Famous Museum Are You?
They contain national treasures, priceless artworks and prehistoric artifacts; which of these museums of the world are you?
King Richard III Visitor Centre now open
The site where Richard III’s remains were discovered in 2012 has now become a museum to the English king and the remarkable archaeological find.
Charlemagne still kicking 1200 years later or Morangles Early Medieval Holidays
T.S. Morangles takes a trip to see all things Carolingian and Merovingian!
(Re)casting the Past: The Cloisters and Medievalism
In this essay, I focus on a variety of texts printed using Anglo-Saxon type between 1566 and 1623 in an effort to explore the use of Anglo-Saxon typeface in the early modern period as the use of the Old English language progressed from polemical truncheon to historiographical instrument.
‘Vikings’ protest inside the British Museum over BP sponsorship
One person was arrested during a protest held inside the main court of the British Museum on Sunday.
CONFERENCES: Sutton Hoo at the British Museum: New directions for the new display
A fascinating talk about the new Sutton Hoo display at the British Museum, given by curator, Dr. Sue Brunning.
A Medieval Handbag fit for an Ilkhan Queen
This handbag (or shoulder bag) was made in the Iraqi city of Mosul between 1300 and 1330.
Limitations and ethical implications of digitizing medieval manuscripts
This article seeks to identify limitations and ethical implications encountered when digitizing medieval manuscripts.
Medieval Museum in Waterford wins awards
Congratulations to the Waterford Medieval Museum for winning ‘Best Heritage Project’ and ‘Best Public Building’ from the Local Authority Members Awards
The power of charismatic art
So, there is a story from the Middle Ages about a monk, an esteemed monk, a serious man, who is an actual historical figure named Bernard of Clairvaux
Early Medieval collection at British Museum to get upgrade
After nearly 30 years, the room showcasing the early medieval collection at the British Museum will be getting a renovation.
