As the Eternal City’s power waned, enemies closed in. In this episode of Bow & Blade, Michael and Kelly delve into two devastating sieges of Rome — one led by the Goths, the other by the Vandals.
Discover the extraordinary life of Qutulun, the Mongol princess who never lost a wrestling match. Explore how this undefeated warrior and daughter of Qaidu Khan shaped politics, warfare, and legend in the Mongol Empire.
Explore ten medieval math riddles written by Alcuin of York, the great scholar of Charlemagne’s court. These clever puzzles from the early Middle Ages reveal how medieval students learned logic, numbers, and reasoning — and they’re still fun to solve today.
A thing that happened About a year ago I went to see a doctor who stuck a camera tube up my nose and down my throat, then made a funny face.
Evidence emerges of the day in 1562 when an infamous Spanish cleric tried to destroy Maya religion
How archaeologists are rediscovering the ancient world's most marvelous monuments
This book explores the rise of the Kingdom of Mercia, focusing on the reigns of Æthelbald (716–757) and Offa (757–796). It shows how Mercia became a dominant power in early medieval Britain, laying crucial foundations for the emergence of England.
How do you get the right man to command your armies? Does he learn on the job, or from books, and what happens when something goes wrong? Theme: Officers and generals Jasper Oorthuys, 'Who put you in charge - Historical introduction'. Ross Ballard, 'The burden of command - Republican military leadership'. Murray Dahm, 'The value of experience - The commanders of Alexander the Great'. Gareth Williams, 'The Battle of Artemisium - Context and continuity'. Murray Dahm, 'The Battle of Boju - Sun Tzu seals his reputation?'. Murray Dahm, 'Read your way to victory - Texts to help train your commanders'. Jo Ball, 'Centurions behaving badly - The darkers side of the Roman centurion'. Fred K. Drogula, 'Flexible officers - Lucius Marcius and the disaster in Spain'. Features: Andrew Yamato, 'The Telamon grip - A theory of Greek shield functionality'. Clay Vagrant, 'Generals of the martial emperor - Asserting Han military dominance'. Murray Dahm, 'The "little" Ludovisi sarcophagus - Great things come in small packages'. Velite Aquila, 'Nakes fury - Warriors of Ixtlan and La Playa'. Mark McCaffery, 'Carinifex Adulescens - Decrying a betrayer of the state'. Jo Ball, 'Lost to the sea - The stele of Demokleides'.
For twenty years, medieval Trebizond was torn apart by assassinations, coups, and betrayals that set emperor against emperor. This little-known 14th-century civil war shows how chaos and ambition shaped one of the last outposts of Rome.
Explore how baptism shaped faith, identity, and belonging in medieval Europe, influencing community ties, godparents, and views on the unbaptized.
What’s new in medieval studies? Here are ten open-access articles published in September, which include pieces focusing on medieval England and Poland.
Discover how medieval scribes turned manuscripts into vibrant works of art — from rare pigments and gold leaf to enduring brilliance a millennium later.
