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?
Discover 15 everyday words with surprising medieval origins that reveal how the Middle Ages shaped our modern language.
This week on The Medieval Podcast, Danièle speaks with Matthew Firth about what early queenship looked like, the role queens played in legitimizing a king’s right to rule, and how three incredible women shaped English royal history.
A conversation with Hannah Moots about paleogenetic research, its goals, methods, and conclusions. What does it mean to study ancient DNA, and what does it tell us about human history?
International conference taking place at the Orthodox Academy of Crete in Greece on November 24-26, 2025
A cache of medieval royal regalia, hidden for over 80 years, has been uncovered in Vilnius Cathedral, revealing the splendour of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.
The Knights Templar, shrouded in both reverence and suspicion, have long been a subject of intrigue. While the accusations of Satanism are among the most dramatic charges levied against them, claims of treachery and betrayal have also left an indelible mark on their legacy.
