For thousands of years, across various societies and cultures, humans have enjoyed consuming alcohol. From beer at a feast in Early Dynastic Ur to wine at a Roman taberna, alcohol has played a major role in civilization's development. Theme: Beer and wine in antiquity Tate Paulette, 'Beer in ancient Mesopotamia - The land of Ninkasi'. Pauline Komar, 'Innovation, libations, and intoxication - Drinking with the Etruscans'. Paula Lock, 'All about Roman drinking culture - Vines, Venus, and vomiting'. Bettina Arnold, 'The politics and ritual of Celtic feasting - Competitive commensality'. Emlyn Dodd, 'The nectar of humans and gods - Winemaking in Roman Italy'. Features: Anthony Adolph, 'Aeneas: prince, refugee, founder of Rome - From Troy to Rome'. Guy Halsall, 'Barbarian settlements in fifth-century Gaul - Imperial policy or imaginative experiment'. Owain Williams, 'Canine aspects of classical sea monsters - Salty sea dogs'. Henriette Broekema, 'The Egyptian origins of the Nimrud Ivories - The "Woman in the Window"'. Trevor J. Davis, 'Tiberius' character in Roman sources - General, emperor, and tyrant'. Philip Matyszak, 'Roman religion beyond state sacrifices - Personal piety'.
Uncover the story of Washington Cathedral’s transformation, as it sheds Confederate symbols and reclaims medievalism to reflect a modern vision of justice and unity.
Recent ground-penetrating radar surveys have confirmed that Karnilshaugen, a large mound in western Norway, is a man-made burial site, validating long-held archaeological theories.
The original Rodrigo Diaz was a mercenary who fought for Christian and Muslim rulers, and for himself. This book tracks how, over the centuries, this figure becomes El Cid, the Christian and Spanish hero.
A hoard of over 321 mint-condition silver coins has been discovered near the construction site of Sizewell C, a future nuclear power station on England’s eastern coast.
How cultural connections, trade networks, as well as military and religious conflicts shaped the Baltic region during the Middle Ages. Theme: The medieval Baltic Alice Isabella Sullivan, "A Frontier and a Crossroads: Trade and Power in the Medieval Baltic," 16-19. Anti Selart, "Medieval Livonia: Connected and Contested," 20-23. Jeremy Solel, "Livonian Brothers of the Sword: Conquering in Christ's Name," 24-27. Jean Henri Chandler, "The Anglo-Hanseatic War: An Old Sea Bird and the Last Judgement," 28-35. Lehti Mairike Keelmann, "The Brotherhood of the Blackheads: Medieval Tallinn's Wealthy Merchants," 36-39. Features: Robert Jones, "Well protected? The strength of medieval armour," 8-9. Paul Aitchison, "Charles Martel: The progenitor of Europe," 10-15. Sean Manning, "Feeding Northumberland's House: A Late Medieval Household Budget," 40-41. James G. Clark, "The legend of Loreto: Mary's Humble, Holy House," 42-45. Ian Ross, "Kenilworth 1266: England's Greatest Siege," 46-49. Jonathan H. Jones, "Viking York: Life and Conflict in Medieval Jórvík," 50-53. Gabrielle Storey, "Theophanu: Empress, Ruler, and Rival," 54-55. Dan Spencer, "Book review: Gunpowder Technology in the Fifteenth Century: A Study, Edition and Translation of the Firework Book," 56. Tim Miller, "Book review: Shared Saints and Festivals Among Jews, Christians, and Muslims in the Medieval Mediterranean," 57.
How the cathedral of Notre-Dame became a landmark in the history of architecture and the topography of Paris, then and now. Theme: Notre-Dame de Paris Kyle G. Sweeney (with textboxes by Dany Sandron), "Going Gothic: Notre-Dame de Paris," 20-29. Emily Davenport Guerry, "Crowning Paris: The royal procession of the Crown of Thorns in 1239," 28-33. Jennifer M. Feltman, "A portal through time: The Last Judgement at Notre-Dame de Paris," 34-36. Murray Dahm, "The gargoyles of Notre-Dame: Monsters to watch over us all," 37. Features: Galen Ford, "Chasing Chronos: Measuring time in the Middle Ages," 8-13. Conor Robison, "Ready to fight and die: The Battle of Antioch-on-the-Meander," 16-19. Robert Jones, "Knightly nostalgia: The legacy of medieval armour," 38-39. Susan Abernethy, "Catherine of Burgundy: An exception to the rule?," 40-43. M.G. Haynes, "Righteous fury: Northeast Asia's fighting monks," 44-47. Mark Lewis, "The sign of the Cid: Heraldry, history, and propaganda," 48-51. Kathryn Walton, "The might of Saint Margaret: Defeater of dragons, protector of mothers," 52-54. Tim Miller, "Book review: Jewish Poetry and Cultural Coexistence in Late Medieval Spain," 56. A.L. McMichael, "Book review: Bastions of the Cross: Medieval Rock-Cut Cruciform Churches of Tigray, Ethiopia," 57.
Sign up now to join me on a week-long tour of Plantagenet France in April next year - subscribers get a $125 discount Next spring I will be hosting a historical tour to France, with my friends at Author Fan Travel and (very excitingly) the great Helen Castor.
Were watermills a revolutionary invention of the Middle Ages, or do their origins lie deeper in history?
A collection of five essays exploring the significance of physical appearance in the Middle Ages. Delving into law and literature, this work sheds light on how medieval people perceived and interpreted physical traits, revealing deeper insights into their society and culture.
Those studying medieval literature will enjoy having this excellent biography of a somewhat under-appreciated twelfth-century writer.
Why did the Crusader States engage in so many battles when the odds and outcomes often seemed stacked against them?
