How archaeologists located a forgotten nineteenth-century utopian community
Why are archaeologists constructing a thirteenth-century fortress in the forests of France?
Explore myths, inventions, and daring attempts at flight in the Middle Ages, from legendary tales to real-life gliders and kites.
We have several online courses coming up, including The Viking Age. This six-week course starts on Wednesday, August 13th, with live sessions from 1:00 – 3:00 pm EST each week.
This week on The Medieval Podcast, Danièle speaks with Sharon Kinoshita about why Marco travelled so far, what sort of detail he wanted to share with his readers, and what was going on in the world around him.
A look at the medieval origins and deeper meaning behind the metaphor of standing on the shoulders of giants.
Explore 50 real jobs from the Middle Ages—illustrated in a rare 15th-century manuscript from Nuremberg, showing medieval workers at their trades.
When Thomas Becket was murdered in 1170, he was instantly transformed into one of the most prominent figures in medieval Christianity. His image spread widely across Europe, appearing in manuscripts, sculptures, stained glass windows, and other forms of material culture. This book brings together 11 essays that explore how Becket was represented, remembered, and venerated through these visual and physical media.
This article explores how the Norman monk Orderic Vitalis incorporated the First Crusade into his Ecclesiastical History, offering insights into early crusading narratives and their reception in medieval monastic circles.
Discover the story behind Al-Jazari’s Elephant Clock—one of the most imaginative mechanical inventions of the medieval world. Complete with dragons, falcons, and a water-powered time system, this medieval marvel blends engineering and artistry
This book presents an edition and translation of a 14th-century epic poem that takes readers on a journey to hell—literally. Spanning over 12,000 lines, the narrative is rich with fantastical twists and unexpected encounters, including appearances by Charles Martel and the legendary Prester John.
Forty questions all about history, which honestly I took a LOT of time over Last month I hosted a History Quiz at the Groucho Club in London. It was sold out and great fun. Which was just as well, because I spent absolutely ages writing the questions (and then rewriting them when my pal Elizabeth Day sent me a text in BLOCK CAPS saying THIS IS WAY TOO DIFFICULT).
