And all your other questions from the February Q&A answered... Well, I thought I would experiment with filming the monthly Q&A answers live this time.
This early medieval epic, set during the time of Attila the Hun, follows three hostages—two men and a woman—who are sent to his court. Both in its original Latin and in English translation, the tale weaves together themes of violence, friendship, and loyalty.
New DNA research has uncovered a direct genetic link between some European Huns and the elite of the earlier Xiongnu Empire, a powerful nomadic state from the Mongolian steppe. The findings challenge long-standing debates on the Huns’ origins, revealing a complex web of ancestry and migration across Eurasia.
Maritime archaeologists have uncovered what may be the oldest known carvel-built ship from the Nordic region. The wreck, found in Landfjärden near Häringe, south of Stockholm, dates back to the late Middle Ages and offers new insights into the evolution of shipbuilding in northern Europe.
Vikings Behaving Reasonably: Nordic Hóf in Civic and Legal Rhetoric was written to try and make sense of the rhetoric shown in the Icelandic family sagas, but I expanded its scope to look more at how the medieval Scandinavians dealt with conflicts in both the civic and legal arenas. I found through my research that the medieval Scandinavians had a native rhetorical tradition outside of Classical influence.
The Sarum Master Bible, a rare and exquisitely illuminated 13th-century manuscript, has returned to Salisbury Cathedral in England nearly 800 years after it was created.
Archaeologists in Belgium have uncovered traces of weld, madder, and woad—the three primary dye plants used in medieval textile production—during excavations in Brussels and Mechelen.
What’s new in medieval studies? Here are ten open-access articles published in February, which range from plague in Baghdad to the inquisition in Bologna.
You are best known for your work on the archaeology of Japan, dealing with much earlier periods. What made you want to write about the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries?
Medieval Icelanders had a deep fascination with their ancestors, a theme vividly reflected in the sagas they wrote. This book explores four sagas set in Iceland’s early days, examining how these stories were preserved and passed down through generations.
It’s safe to say that this moment in history is proving to be a stressful one, leaving many of us feeling anxious and…
A Latin edition and English translation of the Annals of Tewkesbury, covering the years 1066 to 1263. The text provides a detailed account of events in England, with a particular focus on the 13th century.A Latin edition and English translation of the Annals of Tewkesbury, covering the years 1066 to 1263. The text provides a detailed account of events in England, with a particular focus on the 13th century.
