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A lecture from Southwark Cathedral Christmas books!
The Byzantine Empire, or Eastern Roman Empire, demonstrated remarkable endurance despite numerous challenges between 457 AD and 1400 AD. Though it began to decline post-Basil II, it retained influence and longevity, with a unique legacy rooted in Roman tradition. Its economic reliance on outsiders and gradual decline paved the way for Ottoman dominance.
Discover why the death penalty was rare in medieval Europe, as courts relied on fines, banishment, and royal pardons instead of routine execution.
This week on The Medieval Podcast, Danièle speaks with Ayoush Lazikani about what – and who – medieval people across the world believed the moon to be.
Edward I responded to England’s medieval warhorse shortage with export bans, foreign purchases, and an expanded royal stud system. His policies show how crucial trained warhorses were to military campaigns in Wales, Scotland, and on the Continent.
In ancient and medieval societies, horses symbolized state power and required significant infrastructure for maintenance. Prestige was associated with horse warfare, particularly as cavalry became increasingly important from the Roman Empire through the Byzantine period. By addressing various threats, the Byzantine Empire demonstrated adaptability through a shift towards a cavalry-oriented military.
Beginning Tuesday, November 18th, this four-week online course explores the architecture, paintings, and decorative arts from different nations during the medieval period using a multicultural and intersectional approach.
New research on medieval carpenters shows how they lived, worked, travelled, and transformed building practices in later medieval England.
...one last lecture for this year... and more Hello, I’ve been writing a lot these last couple weeks - and doing a lot, I suppose.
Medieval Valais developed distinctive laws on the unborn child, combining Roman legal traditions and Christian beliefs to shape inheritance rights, baptismal requirements, and ideas of life before birth.
The Byzantine Empire is featured in Age of Empires IV's Sultans Ascend expansion, with a focus on the Macedonian Dynasty from 867 to 1055 A.D. The game highlights the Norse influence and the role of mercenaries in the weakened Byzantine Army after Basil II. Greater variety in gameplay suggests innovative directions for future installments.
