This open-access book contains 18 articles about the Cistercians, one of medieval Europe’s most important monastic orders. The essays examine how these monks operated and the many manuscripts they left behind.
The 4th International Conference on the Military History of the Mediterranean Sea will be held by Ibn Haldun University, University of Ioannina and Hellenic Historical Society in Ioannina, Greece, on 9-11 June 2025.
The First Crusade is often seen as a clash between Christians and Muslims for control of Jerusalem. Yet, the reality was far more complex, with alliances that crossed religious lines.
The National Library of Luxembourg has purchased Giant Bible of St. Maximin for €4.5 million. Created in the later years of the 11th century, this medieval manuscript was previously held in a private collection.
Donatello’s iconic equestrian statue of Gattamelata, a pioneering medieval masterpiece, has just begun a long-awaited restoration in Padua. Supported by international organizations, this project aims to preserve the statue’s beauty and structural integrity for future generations.
Curious about what medieval peasant homes really looked like?
Looking for the perfect name for your dog? A late medieval treatise may have just what you need—it lists 1,065 unique names for dogs.
After the First Crusade, many Muslim communities in the Eastern Mediterranean found themselves under the rule of the Crusader States. This book delves into the lives of these Muslims, exploring how they adapted and endured under their new rulers.
Learn the history of this unique literature in this one-day workshop at 9:00am Eastern U.S. time on November 30, 2024, featuring experts Dr. John J. Gallagher and Zoe Tsiami.
Was Dante’s journey through Hell a reflection of his own inner battles? Recent scholarship suggests that the intense themes of violence and redemption in The Divine Comedy may reveal traces of trauma from his time as a soldier in medieval Italy.
This translation explores the evolution of a monastic community from its founding in the seventh century up to the year 1088. Historians will find that Hariulf wrote about a wide variety of topics, from Viking attacks to everyday life of his fellow monks.
