During the Middle Ages, the Apocalypse was a big deal, with much attention paid to when it would happen, what it would be like, and how things would be afterwards. Religion played a big role in all of this, with Christianity, Judaism, and Islam all seeing things slightly differently. Theme: The Apocalypse Alice Isabella Sullivan, "Eschatology and the Apocalypse: Anticipating the end of the world," 18-21. Christian Askeland, "Marginalization and oppression: John's Apocalypse in Coptic Egypt," 22-27. James G. Clark, "Doom play: Public dramas and the Last Judgment," 28-31. Richard K. Emmerson, "Medieval Apocalypse manuscripts: Imagery, allegory, and salvation," 32-39. Francis X. Gumerlock, "The day and hour of the Second Coming: Medieval conjectures on when the world would end," 40-43. Ryan Szpiech, "The coming of the Messiah: Between redemption and apocalypse," 44-49. Features: Wendy Yunjia Zhang, "Water-Moon Guanyin in medieval China: Compassion across time," 8-11. Robert Jones, "Chivalric women: Agency, importance, and power," 12-13. Michael Kister, "Italian power politics: The emergence of city communes," 14-17. Jason Hulott, "Knife fighting in medieval Europe: Masters, law, and self-defence," 50-53. Kathryn Walton, "The Canterbury Tales: A story for every reader," 54-55. Rowdy Geirsson, "Review: Embers of the Hands: Hidden Histories of the Viking Age," 56. Gabrielle Storey, "Review: 'Europe' in the Middle Ages," 57.
Discover how twelfth-century monks at Glastonbury Abbey claimed to find the tomb of King Arthur and Guinevere. Explore Gerald of Wales’ dramatic account, rival chronicles, and the enduring legend of Arthur’s grave.
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This week on The Medieval Podcast, Danièle speaks with Robert Bartlett about the manuscripts we’ve lost by accident and by design, and how these precious documents are being preserved today.
In the 10th century, the wealthiest and most dazzling centre of Europe was Madinat al-Zahra, the Radiant City, built as the capital of the Caliphate of Córdoba. This volume brings together fifteen essays that explore the history and legacy of this extraordinary palace-city, alongside the exquisite artefacts crafted within its walls.
Making a Byzantine video game is tough in this current industry.
Discover how Carolingian soldiers learned the art of war, from feigned retreats to sword drills. A surviving manual and eyewitness accounts shed light on military training in the Early Middle Ages.
A French crusader’s tomb in New York reveals a surprising secret — a carved Chinese sword. Discover how this rare weapon reached the d’Aluye knight and what it reveals about medieval global connections.
Explore The Secret History of the Mongols, the unique medieval chronicle that reveals how Chinggis Khan and his empire were remembered in their own words, blending poetry, genealogy, and history.
Or is that a super dumb question? Before I unwind my essay about the BBC’s new 1066 drama, I want to let you know that my new novel, Lion Hearts, is out now in the UK - and is very nearly out in the USA.
The article from Pontos News discusses the Battle of Manzikert in 1071 AD, highlighting how betrayal among Byzantine nobles led to significant territorial losses for Byzantium. The lack of a succession law exacerbated political chaos, empowering nobles post-Basil II's reign. The conflict marked a pivotal transformation of the Byzantine Empire into a medieval entity.
Explore the symbolic world of medieval trees—sacred lindens, deadly yews, and feared walnuts—in faith, folklore, and daily life
