This English nobleman would have an eventful career, rising to prominence under the reign of King Edward IV. This book details Woodville’s role in politics, the Wars of the Roses, and his literary interests.

This book presents eleven essays exploring clothing and fashion in the Byzantine Empire. Together, they reveal the diverse ways medieval people dressed—and how their garments often carried deep cultural, social, and symbolic significance.

Exploring the surprisingly rich archaeological record of berries, melons…and more

Archaeologists rediscover Ichijodani, a formidable stronghold that flourished amid medieval Japan’s brutal power struggles

Translations of four legendary sagas centred on Ketil Trout of Hrafnista and his family. These tales follow heroic figures who face dragons, trolls, and other fantastical foes—stories that continued to resonate with their Icelandic descendants generations later.

Discover what brides really wore in the Middle Ages—from colourful gowns and luxurious fabrics to silver belts and floral accessories—in this guide to medieval wedding dresses.

There were surprising similarities between Japan's famous medieval warriors and their European counterparts From time to time I like to open up History, Etc to other historians working on Substack. Today’s post is written by Christopher Harding, who writes IlluminAsia - a newsletter and podcast all about the history, culture, traditions, food, film and… well, everything else of Japan.

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New data says we are even more obsessed with the medieval world than the Roman Empire Statistics, said a French philosopher, are like dreams: a form of wish fulfilment. My wish has long been for more people to dig the Middle Ages. This week my dreams came true.

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A beautifully preserved medieval gold posy ring, dating from the 13th or 14th century, is set to be auctioned later this month.