Why were dragons so popular—and what was a dragon in the Middle Ages, anyway? Here are a few things you might not know about medieval dragons
Gambling wasn’t just a pastime in the Crusader States—it was a risky habit that often blurred the lines between entertainment and disaster. From siege lines to Mongol invasions, the stakes were as high as the dice rolls, with deadly consequences for the gamblers and their people.
Tolkien and his Medieval Sources is a six-week online course starting on February 6th, with live sessions each Thursday from 2:00 to 4:00pm EST.
Though they’re often overlooked, the dowager queens of Korea were the one of the most powerful legitimizing forces behind the throne. This week, Danièle speaks with Alban Schmid about how Korea was ruled in the late Middle Ages, its relationship to Ming China, and the power wielded by the women at the top.
A conversation with Paul Magdalino about the literary traditions and genres that Constantinopolitans developed to talk about the origins, history, cosmic importance, and superlative beauty of their city — the City.
Beneath the temperate forests of western Czechia lies evidence of medieval agricultural ingenuity, revealing how farmers prioritised cereal crops, practised fertilisation, and carefully organised their land. A new study has uncovered these insights through soil analysis, offering a unique glimpse into the economic and ecological practices of the Middle Ages.
Let’s explore how twenty of the most famous ruling families from the Middle Ages got their names.
A remarkable piece of history has been discovered near the town of Lejre in eastern Denmark. Metal detectorists have unearthed an exceptionally rare helmet fragment dating back to just before the Early Middle Ages.
A recent study has revisited the mysterious death of Thomas Aquinas, one of the most influential theologians and philosophers of the Middle Ages
From queens like Elizabeth I to mystics such as Teresa of Ávila, women held pivotal roles in the religious struggles that shaped Christianity during the late Middle Ages and Early Modern period. This book examines the Reformation and Counter Reformation through several leading female figures, both within and outside of Europe.
We all know that for a book to get noticed it needs a catchy title. Apparently, in the Middle Ages authors could think of some really great titles too! Here are ten of the best.
I'll go first Who would be on your Mount Rushmore of British kings and queens?
