The Bible opens with the Book of Genesis, which recounts the creation of the world and other foundational stories of Christianity. This book explores how these tales appear in early medieval English literature, including Beowulf.
The Très Riches Heures du Duc de Berry, one of the great illuminated manuscripts of the Middle Ages, will take centre stage in a landmark exhibition at the Château de Chantilly, just north of Paris.
The Cambridge Elements Series has recently released seven thought-provoking books that delve into different aspects of medieval life, thought, and global connections.
Medieval Ireland is renowned for its rich tradition of annals. This book adds to that legacy by presenting an edition and translation of a 14th-century text, offering valuable insight into this historical record.
Here is a list of some of these lost tastes, which reflect the richness of medieval Andalusian cuisine.
The Cairo Genizah stands as one of the most significant collections of medieval documents, offering unparalleled insights into the past. This book highlights hundreds of fascinating examples from the Genizah, complemented by images of the original documents.
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.
