Birds of prey in medieval Britain relied heavily on scavenging human waste and scraps, a new study has revealed.
Discover the strange and forbidden practices that medieval Church authorities fought to banish—but never fully eradicated.
The Medieval Academy of America (MAA), founded in 1925 as a scholarly organisation dedicated to the study of the Middle Ages, celebrates its centenary this year. To mark the occasion, Speculum: A Journal of Medieval Studies, the Academy’s flagship journal, has published a themed issue reflecting on the history and evolution of medieval studies as a field.
This biography of Henry Tudor delves into his ancestry, tracing his lineage across several generations before detailing his path to the English throne. The book places a particular emphasis on the Tudors’ Welsh heritage and connections.
The words we speak today are more than just tools for communication—they are threads that weave together centuries of history. From the medieval…
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A Desperate Defense of Constantinople Rumors came first. Merchants sailing down the coast from Sinope said they saw hundreds of ships dotting the beaches near Heraclea, smoke rising in the morning sky. Soon boats of all sizes came from Chrysopolis. I could see them on guard duty, thousands of refugees, fleeing the raiders. They crowded into the
The water rippled faintly in the torch-light. The water rippled faintly in the torch-light. Muffled sounds emanated from beyond the end of the tunnel. The noise grew louder and louder. Those of us inside the tunnel sat silent, breathing through our mouths in fear of the faintest whisper. Daggers and chainmail glinted in the soft orange light. After an eternity, a pick sprouted from the clay at the …
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Which British kings had more than one reign? As is now well known, only two US presidents have been elected to serve non-consecutive terms. The first was Grover Cleveland, the 22nd and 24th President. The second - well, you know who the second one is.
This book presents a translation of a fascinating and highly unusual 16th-century text: the diary of a self-proclaimed Jewish leader—though he was likely a con artist—who traveled across Europe meeting with rulers as part of a scheme to wage war against the Ottoman Empire. Even after reading this diary, you may still find yourself questioning who this enigmatic figure truly was and what his ultimate goals might have been.
Winter got you feeling down? You’re not alone. The long, dark nights of winter have always been the cause for a little doom and gloom, especially before the age of electric lights and electric blankets.
