The Christmas tree, now a ubiquitous feature of festive celebrations, has roots in both pagan and Christian traditions.

Thank you all for being so wonderful in 2024... here's to a fabulous 2025 Loved the questions as always.

What was the state of medical knowledge in England in the Early Middle Ages? This book provides texts and translations of several works that delve into ailments and their treatments, showcasing a fascinating blend of medicinal practices, magical remedies, and religious beliefs.

The Morgan Picture Bible is more than a mid-13th-century masterpiece of art; it is a vivid and, at times, exaggerated lens into how medieval nobles envisioned warfare.

If you go back to the Middle Ages, you’ll find numerous professions—some requiring skill and learning, others chosen out of desperation—that have since vanished.

Archaeologists from Museum Odense have uncovered over 50 remarkably well-preserved Viking skeletons in Åsum, a village in southern Denmark

An introduction to the life and writings of Niccolò Machiavelli. The book aims to to explain how this medieval Italian writer conveyed his political ideas and the links between his works that others have often missed.

Archaeological work at Sparrenburg Castle, located in western Germany, has revealed a staircase descending deep into a medieval moat.

This week on The Medieval Podcast, Danièle speaks with Margaret L. King about Renaissance man Pompeo Colonna, why he’s writing in defense of women, and how he crafts his argument.

As the holiday season approaches, let us delve into the world of medieval poets to explore how Christmas made its way into their works.

The first book in The Saga of Hasting the Accursed series, this historical novel is set in the eighth century and follows a Viking warrior as he makes an epic journey across Europe.

There were many strange quirks associated with the justice systems of the Crusader States. They were, after all, on the frontiers of Christendom and many aspects of their law books were arcane in the extreme.