What materials were used to build churches in the Middle Ages? This book offers a study of 649 churches in the English county of Norfolk, revealing what kind of stone they used, some of which was recycled from Roman buildings.
A brick temple at Phnom Krom, a historic hilltop temple complex in central Cambodia, has undergone a full restoration, returning it to its original splendour.
A forgotten fresco in an Italian church has revealed a surprising medieval practice—Islamic tents were used to cover Christian altars. The 13th-century fresco, recently rediscovered in Ferrara, Italy, is believed to be the only known depiction of this tradition, shedding new light on the connections between Christian and Islamic artistic influences in medieval Europe.
Vision Films has released Knight Life, a new documentary that delves into the high-impact world of professional jousting. Directed by Matt Poitras, the film follows David W. Schade, a 25-year veteran of the sport, as he navigates the twilight years of his career.
Medieval navies struggled to find willing sailors, often resorting to bribes, deception, and even forced service to fill their ranks. From staged sea battles to promises of silver and spoils, recruiters used every trick in the book to turn reluctant men into seafarers.
For medieval Europeans, talking openly about sex in what we might think of now as explicit detail was a very normal part of life.
An account of a three-year trip from China to the Mongol domain in the 13th century, this translation details the travels and experience of religious men as they enter a world very different from their own.
Archaeologists in Norway have pieced together fragments of what is now the world’s earliest known rune-stone, dating back to as early as 50 BC.
From vegetarian meat substitutes to beach parties – find out what came from the Middle Ages!
The Brotherhood of Blackheads, named after their patron saint, Saint Maurice, was a unique medieval organisation that combined trade, military service, and elaborate social traditions in the Hanseatic world.
This novel begins the tale of two men – an older monk and a young merchant – as they set out to find Presbyter John, a mysterious king in the Far East. Intrigue and danger are on this journey as well, as others scheme to gain wealth and power at the expense of our travellers.
What’s new in medieval studies? Here are ten open-access articles published in January, which range from the population of Iceland to dual use furniture in a Czech church.
