The Art of the Medieval Blacksmith
The Art of the Medieval Blacksmith By Jeffrey M. Hoffeld The Metropolitan Museum of Art Bulletin, Vol. 28:4 (1969) Introduction: While the biblical…
Theophilus and the shrine of Vitus – A goldsmith’s technique in the mirror of ancient references
Theophilus and the shrine of Vitus- A goldsmith’s technique in the mirror of ancient references By H. Grieb Proceedings of Metal 2004 (National…
Quadrant Constructions and Applications in Western Europe During the Early Renaissance
During the Middle Ages and the Early renaissance in the Latin West the quadrant in its many guises was an important scientific and mathematical instrument for a number of scientific disciplines.
Forging Art and Science: The Rise of Brass Instruments in Medieval Art Music as a Result of Advancing Metallurgy
While at first it may seem that a Medieval blacksmith might have little to do with a Medieval musician, there can be drawn connections between the two seemingly unrelated fields of study.
The Relevance of the Middle Ages to the History of Science and Technology
Prior to the late nineteenth century, few scholars assigned much importance to the Middle Ages when discussing the development of modern science and technology.
“Renovatio imperii” on the Muensterhuegel of Basle? A reappraisal of mechanical mortar mixers
“Renovatio imperii” on the Muensterhuegel of Basle? A reappraisal of mechanical mortar mixers By Sophie Stelzle-Hueglin Medieval Europe Paris 2007, 4th International Congress…
Weapons of Princes, Weapons of War? An experimental analysis from pattern-welded swords from northwestern Europe, 400-1100 AD
Swords have always been considered special, especially in the early middle ages. However, what was the true value attributed to these weapons? And the famous pattern-welded blades from this period, were these mere pieces of decoration and status?
Medieval Masons’ Tools II: Compass and Square
Medieval Masons’ Tools II: Compass and Square By Lonnie R. Shelby Technology and Culture, Vol.6:2 (1965) Introduction: This second paper in a series…
Medieval Masons’ Tools: The Level and the Plumb Rule
Medieval Masons’ Tools: The Level and the Plumb Rule By Lonnie R. Shelby Technology and Culture, Vol.2:2 (1961) Introduction: In contrast to the…
On the Making of Local Paper: A Thirteenth Century Yemeni Recipe
On the Making of Local Paper: A Thirteenth Century Yemeni Recipe By Adam Gacek Remmm: Revue des mondes musulmans et de la Meiterranee,…
The Invention of the Counterweight Trebuchet: A Study in Cultural Diffusion
It unleashed a revolution in siegecraft and provided the impulse for dramatic changes in military architecture to counter the greater destructive force of gravity-powered artillery.
Medieval Clock in Wells Cathedral goes electric
Since 1392 a clock has been chiming and turning in Wells Cathedral in the English county of Somerset. But the world’s oldest continually-working…
Historian Wins Grant for Study of Medieval Automata
Elly Truitt, Assistant Professor of History at Bryn Mawr College, has received a Scholar’s Award from the National Science Foundation to fund a…
The Origin of Masons’ Marks in Romanesque Buildings in England
Masons’ Marks can be found on stone buildings where the stone is taken to a high degree of finish, but the date of the introduction of this practice into England has yet to be established.
The Development of the Rudder, 100-1600 A.D.: A Technological Tale
The one instrument which all ships have in common is a rudder. Until the 13th century A.D., the primary instrument used to control ships was the quarter-rudder system
The Water Supply of Byzantine Constantinople
The Water Supply of Byzantine Constantinople By James Crow, Jonathan Bardill and Richard Bayliss Journal of Roman Studies Monographs, No.11 (2008) ISBN 978…
Medieval and early modern mining in the Northern Black Forest (SW-Germany): An integrated historico-archaeological approach and its synergetic effects
Medieval and early modern mining in the Northern Black Forest (SW-Germany): An integrated historico-archaeological approach and its synergetic effects By Ewe Meyerdirks Medieval…
The horse in early Ireland
The horse in early Ireland By Finbar McCormick Anthropozoologica, Vol. 42:1 (2007) Abstract: The main object of this paper is to review the…
“Medievalists without Borders”
“Medievalists without Borders” Nokes, Richard Scott Medieval and Early Modern English Studies, Volume 15 No. 1 (2007) Abstract As technological and social changes…
Web Spotlight: Medieval Portal Sites
Web Spotlight: Medieval Portal Sites Kline, Daniel T. Medieval Forum, vol. 2 (2003) Abstract This feature brings attention to a select number of…
Testing Medieval Gunpowder Recipes
In the following video, Robert Smith and other team members examine the effectiveness of various gunpowder recipes found in medieval manuscripts.