Tag: Race and Racism in the Middle Ages

A groundbreaking book that examines the history between Arab and African peoples in the Middle Ages, focusing on Arab depictions of Black people in literature.

by Medievalists.net February 11, 2023

Books Features

New Medieval Books: Balthazar: A Black African King in Medieval and Renaissance Art

Based on an exhibition held at the Getty Museum, it looks at medieval depictions of the Black magus and what it tells us about depictions of Black people in the pre-modern era.

by Medievalists.net August 4, 2020

Videos

Race, Racism, and Teaching the Middle Ages

This special webinar was hosted by the Medieval Academy of America, and examines issues related to race and racism and how the Middle Ages is taught in universities and colleges.