One of the richest seams for conspiracists is the idea that there were large numbers of ‘Templar renegades’ roaming around Europe and the Middle East in the aftermath of the order’s suppression, doing whatever outlandish idea might come to mind in a pub.
Did you know the Christmas traditions we cherish today—from carols to decorated trees—have their roots in the Middle Ages? This feature explores how the festive season evolved through centuries of Christian and pagan influence.
Just like us, medieval people enjoyed analysing and discussing their literature. This book explores the lively discussions surrounding two renowned works from medieval France.
Explore how the Swan Knight legend influenced medieval nobility, inspiring castles, heraldry, and secret orders across Europe.
Language is constantly evolving, and many words we use today meant something completely different during the Middle Ages. In this article, we’ll uncover 30 words that changed their meaning between the Middle Ages and modern times, showing how the English language transformed alongside shifts in culture, beliefs, and daily life. Here are some surprising examples of just how much words can evolve over time.
<p>Was there a Golden Age? A set of persistent questions propelled the writing of this book since before its inception. As a student I read widely through the history and... <a class="read-more" href="https://www.arc-humanities.org/blog/2024/02/16/thinking-about-the-medieval-state-from-a-moroccan-perspective-writing-the-almoravid-maghrib/">READ MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.arc-humanities.org/blog/2024/02/16/thinking-about-the-medieval-state-from-a-moroccan-perspective-writing-the-almoravid-maghrib/">Thinking about the medieval state from a Moroccan perspective: Writing The Almoravid Maghrib</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.arc-humanities.org">Arc Humanities</a>.</p>
<p>It is with a sense of discomfort that I write about my new book, as the shadows of unspeakable violence are cast over my homeland Israel/Palestine. The book deals with... <a class="read-more" href="https://www.arc-humanities.org/blog/2024/03/03/ophira-gamliel-on-malabar-jews/">READ MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.arc-humanities.org/blog/2024/03/03/ophira-gamliel-on-malabar-jews/">Ophira Gamliel on Malabar Jews</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.arc-humanities.org">Arc Humanities</a>.</p>
<p>What is this book about? Tomaso Costo’s Fuggilozio (which translates roughly as “The Cure for Indolence”) is a collection of short stories first published in Naples, Italy, in 1596. As was common... <a class="read-more" href="https://www.arc-humanities.org/blog/2024/04/07/tales-of-mischief-and-cleverness-tomaso-costos-fuggilozio/">READ MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.arc-humanities.org/blog/2024/04/07/tales-of-mischief-and-cleverness-tomaso-costos-fuggilozio/">Tales of Mischief and Cleverness: Tomaso Costo’s Fuggilozio</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.arc-humanities.org">Arc Humanities</a>.</p>
<p>What brought you to the field of Biblical analogies in the first place? I have been asked this question quite a few times, and I always feel like I give... <a class="read-more" href="https://www.arc-humanities.org/blog/2024/04/12/aidan-norrie-on-elizabeth-i-and-the-old-testament/">READ MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.arc-humanities.org/blog/2024/04/12/aidan-norrie-on-elizabeth-i-and-the-old-testament/">Aidan Norrie on Elizabeth I and the Old Testament</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.arc-humanities.org">Arc Humanities</a>.</p>
<p>8888 Love Wins Drive Knoxville, Tennessee Land Line: 555-555-5555 Cell: 777-777-7777 The Kenneth Branagh Company Twinckenham Film Studios The Barons London TW1 2AW UK Dear Sir Kenneth: After recently being... <a class="read-more" href="https://www.arc-humanities.org/blog/2024/05/05/cinderella-make-room-for-clarmondine/">READ MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.arc-humanities.org/blog/2024/05/05/cinderella-make-room-for-clarmondine/">Cinderella make room for Clarmondine</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.arc-humanities.org">Arc Humanities</a>.</p>
<p>When we think about Europe’s Christian frontiers, the territories of the Carpathian Mountains in modern Romania might not be the first to come to mind. But during the late Middle... <a class="read-more" href="https://www.arc-humanities.org/blog/2024/06/23/discover-medieval-moldavia-through-europes-eastern-christian-frontier/">READ MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.arc-humanities.org/blog/2024/06/23/discover-medieval-moldavia-through-europes-eastern-christian-frontier/">Discover Medieval Moldavia through Europe’s Eastern Christian Frontier</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.arc-humanities.org">Arc Humanities</a>.</p>
Two high-profile US criminal cases have some surprising similarities to medieval ideas of justice.
